CVD Maintenance Technician (D Shift Nights)

GlobalFoundries • Malta, NY

7d • $43,100 - $70,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The CVD Maintenance Technician role is based at GlobalFoundries’ Malta site, Fab 8, a 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility operating 24/7. The technician monitors, sustains, and improves equipment and processes in an assigned area, partnering with production team members and area engineers. The role involves monitoring equipment performance; scheduling and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets; and using mechanical, electronic, and computer/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues. Clear communication with the Lead Technician and/or Engineer about equipment and area status is essential.

The technician follows operating procedures to maintain and test manufacturing equipment, recover equipment from process interruptions, document events, and provide shift handoffs. The work takes place in a cleanroom and includes extended periods of standing, walking, computer use, and physical maintenance activities. The listed D-night schedule alternates weekly: Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. one week, and Wednesday through Friday at the same hours the next week. Schedules may change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Electrical or mechanical background demonstrated by one of the following: a two-year technical degree; two years of relevant military experience; or four years of relevant experience, such as automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, or electrical work.
• English written and verbal fluency.
• Basic reading and writing comprehension skills.
• Basic computer navigation skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom wearing required cleanroom clothing in accordance with semiconductor protocols.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift equipment and tools; lifts over 50 pounds require two people.
• Flexibility and willingness to work any shift, including alternating day or night shifts for three to four days on alternating weeks.
• Ability to work safely and responsibly in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described in the posting, including extended standing, walking on uneven surfaces, lifting, using hand tools, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, crawling, and computer use during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and full-face shield when required.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134 requirements, including being clean-shaven when required to wear an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering equipment, including a respirator, for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in engineering technology, military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
• Four or more years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Ability to review Statistical Process Control charts and respond to out-of-control conditions, including defect troubleshooting.
• Experience developing and enhancing operating procedures.
• Participation in continuous improvement projects, learning, and skills development.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
• Experience using basic hand tools and applying quality workmanship principles.
• Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Project management skills, including innovating and executing solutions and navigating ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
• Perform work safely and in accordance with Fab 8 Environmental, Health, Safety and Security policies.
• Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Support and participate in training activities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment according to operating procedures.
• Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness.
• Recover equipment from process interruptions, document events, and communicate effective end-of-shift pass-downs.
• Prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities using effective time management.
• Monitor equipment performance and help sustain and improve equipment and processes in the assigned area.
• Communicate equipment and area status to the Lead Technician and/or Engineer.
• Support Environmental, Health, Safety and Security requirements and programs.
• Travel as required; travel is minimal.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Multiple medical, vision, and dental insurance plan options.
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Career development programs through a network of accredited educational programs, including tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED