Principal Process Engineer

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: GlobalFoundries Fab 8 is seeking a highly motivated Principal Process Engineer to become a part of our 300mm wafer fabrication facility in Malta, New York, GlobalFoundries.

Essential Responsibilities:

• The individual will be responsible for process sustenance and development that includes process variability reduction, recipe development, defectivity reduction and process optimization for high volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Collaborate with GlobalFoundries internal customers and participate in development/manufacturing of unit process for various technologies including FinFET, Si Photonics and many more.
• Sustain production line, daily SPC monitoring, Cpk improvement, and troubleshooting support for process and tool issues.
• Improve process robustness for high volume manufacturing using statistical tools, DOE techniques, data-driven decision making, and systematic problem-solving skills. Use lean manufacturing and six sigma processes.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in support of throughput improvement, cost reduction, and yield learning.
• Train shift technicians for executing the business processes in a 24x7 HVM production environment.
• Interact and collaborate closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders and teams such as equipment suppliers, equipment engineers and technicians, CFM (contamination free manufacturing) team, PI (process integration) team, cost management and quality assurance teams.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Education – BS degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, Chemical or other relevant engineering physical science discipline is required or related field. 
• Minimum of 4 years of semiconductor process engineering experience.
• Understanding and working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.
• Fluency in English Language – written & verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education - MS degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Solid State Physics, Chemical or other relevant engineering physical science discipline.
• Experienced process engineer
• Experience and understanding of high-volume manufacturing.
• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.
• Strong organizational skills demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adjust to shifting priorities and meet business needs and commitments on time.

Expected Salary Range

$77,000.00 - $142,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.