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:
Join our PVD team as a Principal Equipment Engineer in PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) at our 200mm Waferfab Foundry in Essex, VT. The ideal candidate will assist with maintaining and supporting equipment readiness. This role is fully onsite in Essex, VT working a Mon-Friday daytime schedule (occasional evenings / weekends per business needs).
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist technicians in performing preventive maintenance (PM), troubleshooting and upgrades of equipment to ensure minimal downtime
- Analyze and monitor technical charts
- Drive equipment improvement plans and projects
- Ensure and follow good safety practices and custody of tools, equipment and other properties
- Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed
- Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians and process engineers to meet production demands
- Drive continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement
- Establish and manage the spare parts to meet repair budgets
- Support cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and process engineering
- Work 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
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
Required Qualifications:
- Education –bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering field + 4-5 years' relevant field experience OR MS + 2-3 year's relevant field 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. Wearing any personal protective equipment as needed, to abide by cleanroom protocols
- Understanding and execution of data analysis, with ability to report out to leaders / key stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning & organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with supplier and contractor management
- PLC, control systems and instrumentation
- Project management and communication of plans
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities
Expected Salary Range
$85,000.00 - $146,000.00The 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 mechanical, electrical or related engineering with 2-4 years' relevant field experience OR MS with 1 year relevant field experience
- Understanding 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, written and verbal
- Physical capacity to lift/carry parts up to 30 lbs and work in cleanroom conditions
- Basic data analysis skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Experience with supplier and contractor management
- PLC, control systems and instrumentation experience
- Project management experience
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
