Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer (2026 New College Graduate)

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Essex Junction, VT, USA
In-Office
54K-110K Annually
Entry level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Entry-level manufacturing engineer to support, develop, and improve 200mm semiconductor manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include designing and analyzing experiments (DOE), troubleshooting equipment and process issues, driving throughput, yield and cost improvements, and collaborating with technicians, operators, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver quality products on time.
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About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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. 

New College Graduates Overview 

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.​ 

Summary of Role: 

GlobalFoundries Fab 9, the world leader in RF semiconductor manufacturing in Essex Junction, VT, is seeking an entry level Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer. The individual selected for this position will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering organization with primary responsibilities focused on support, development and continuous improvement of 200mm semiconductor manufacturing processes. 

 

Essential Responsibilities include: 

  • Drive continuous improvement efforts in support of throughput improvement, cost reduction, and yield learning. 

  • Design, execute, and analyze experiments to screen and optimize equipment and processes to meet technology (performance, yield, and reliability) and manufacturing (process stability, cost of ownership) targets  

  • Must be technically inclined and able to lead hands on, tactical troubleshooting efforts to resolve long term performance issues; must be able to deconstruct and understand complex systems 

  • Collaborate with GLOBALFOUNDRIES technicians and operators to support delivery and quality commitments to our customers. 

  • Collaborate with technology development, integration, characterization, and quality engineering to develop new technologies and drive improvements to yield. 

  • Ability to understand both the equipment and process sides of issues, focusing delivering our product on-time with excellent quality. 

  • Apply structured problem-solving methods to complex systems to address performance issues. 

 

Other Responsibilities: 

  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Education Graduating with Bachelor’s in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited degree program. 

  • Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing. 

  • Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)  

  • Travel - Up to 10% 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Prior related internship or co-op experience. 

  • Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc. 

  • Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.  

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills  

  • Strong planning & organizational skills 

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners. 

  • Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) 

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Expected Salary Range

$54,200.00 - $110,300.00

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, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited program
  • Minimum overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing
  • English fluency (written and verbal)
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%
  • Prior related internship or co-op experience
  • Demonstrated leadership experience (school projects, competitions, workplace)
  • Project management skills and ability to navigate ambiguity
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and partners
  • Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE)

GlobalFoundries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GlobalFoundries and has not been reviewed or approved by GlobalFoundries.

  • 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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