| Location | Essex Junction, VT |
| Salary | $69,000–$120,000 Per Year |
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 Sr. 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 + 2-4 years' relevant field experience OR MS + 1-year 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
Basic data analysis
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
$69,000.00 - $120,000.00
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