Principal Engineer - CVD Engineering

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Essex Junction, VT, USA
In-Office
85K-146K Annually
Mid level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Owns, sustains, improves, and develops CVD processes and equipment for semiconductor fabrication. Responsibilities include continuous improvement, yield and cost optimization, equipment installation and startup, cross-functional problem solving, production support, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires collaboration with maintenance, process, facilities, and equipment engineering teams in a fully onsite cleanroom environment.
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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:

The Fab9 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) module is seeking a motivated Principal Engineer to become part of our 200mm Fabricator team, fully on site, at Fab9 in Essex Junction, VT. This Mon-Fri daytime position will sustain, improve, and own existing CVD processes and equipment as well as develop new ones.  The ideal candidate will support fabrication of dielectric and conductive films utilizing CVD methods and applicable chemistries.


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians, process technicians and peer engineers to meet production demands
  • Drives continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement
  • Supports or leads cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and equipment engineering
  • Supports installation and startup of new or retrofit equipment
  • Mentor and lead lower-level 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 Chemical, Materials 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
  • 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
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong planning & organizational skills
  • Advanced data analysis experience
  • Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fab 9 data systems
  • 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 [email protected] 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 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering field, plus 4-5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree plus 2-4 years; or a PhD plus 1-2 years.
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to communicate action plans.
  • Fluency in written and verbal English.
  • Ability to lift and carry parts up to 30 pounds and stand, bend, or crouch for extended periods while inspecting or working on cleanroom equipment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Advanced data analysis experience.
  • Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment, and cleanroom facilities.
  • Experience with Fab 9 data systems.
  • Project management experience and ability to communicate plans.

GlobalFoundries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support is presented as a meaningful part of the package. Wellness programs and an Employee Assistance Program add to the sense of broad health coverage.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching from day one and access to an employee stock purchase program are positioned as notable financial benefits. Retirement provisions are repeatedly framed as a strong counterweight to other compensation concerns.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous, including high annual vacation accrual, dedicated sick time, and additional personal days. Extended paid parental leave frameworks are also outlined as a substantial leave benefit.

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The Company
HQ: Malta, NY
12,676 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development, and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com. GlobalFoundries is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V).#CB

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