About the role
About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Summary of Role:
CVD Principal Engineer at Fab 9, Essex Junction, VT. This engineer will own the daily performance of a diverse set of deposition equipment types and set the strategic plan for improvements and new equipment. This is a fully onsite position, working Monday through Friday, daytime hours, with some weekend or evenings as needed.
Essential Responsibilities:
Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians and process engineers to meet production demands
Drives continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement
Establish and manage the spare parts to meet repair budgets
Supports cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and process engineering
Works with procurement and suppliers to select strategic equipment and ensure continuity of spare part supply and quality
Manage installation and startup of new or retrofit equipment
Mentor and lead lower-level equipment engineering team members
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor
Required Qualifications:
Education –Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field plus 4-5 years relevant experience
OR
Masters degree plus 2-4 years relevant experience
OR
PhD plus 1-2 years relevant experience
Understanding of and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems
Understanding of pumps, high vacuum systems and Rf generators
Problem solving and communication of action plans
Travel - Up to 10%
Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal
Physical Capacity Demands – Ability to lift and carry parts up to 30 lbs. Stand, or bend and crouch to inspect, or work on equipment in the clean room for extended periods of time
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning & organizational skills
Basic data analysis experience
Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Supplier and contractor management
PLC, control systems and instrumentation
Project management and communication of plans
Expected Salary Range
$85,000.00 - $146,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at
usaccommodations@gf.com
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law