Equipment Engineering Staff Technician (CVD Novellus) (D2 Day Shift)

GlobalFoundries•Essex Junction, VT

3d•$69,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is intended for GlobalFoundries’ Essex Junction site, Fab 9, a 200mm semiconductor manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Technician monitors, sustains, and improves equipment and/or processes in an assigned area, working with production team members and area engineers. The role includes monitoring equipment performance, scheduling and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets, and using mechanical, electronic, and PC/software skills to troubleshoot equipment issues. Clear updates about equipment and area status must be communicated to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer. The technician monitors, controls, and tests semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness; recovers equipment from process interruptions; documents events; and provides effective end-of-shift pass-downs. Work includes activities in a cleanroom, following semiconductor protocols and applicable safety requirements. The posting states that the position requires flexibility to work any shift, with alternating weeks of three to four days on day or night shift. The job title identifies a D2 day shift, while the qualifications describe this broader shift flexibility.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Electrical or mechanical experience through one of the following: a two-year technical degree and four years of relevant experience; two years of relevant military experience and four years of relevant experience; or eight years of relevant experience. Examples include automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, or electrical work.
English fluency in written and verbal communication.
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 and requirements.
Ability to stand for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
Ability to lift equipment and tools during maintenance; loads above 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
Flexibility and willingness to work any shift, three to four days on alternating weeks during day or night shift.
Ability to work safely and responsibly and comply with applicable EHS&S policies and programs.
Ability to follow detailed procedures, manage time, prioritize work, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
Physical capacity to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
Ability to lift, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds periodically during a shift.
Ability to use hand tools and manipulate small hardware for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
Ability to climb vertical ladders and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and crawling activities for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
Ability to use a computer, including typing and visual screen time, for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
Ability to wear required cleanroom clothing for at least 10 hours a day.
Ability to wear upgraded PPE as required, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and a full-face shield.
Ability to comply with OSHA and NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134 requirements, including being clean-shaven, and to wear an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering devices, including a full-face respirator, for extended periods of more than two hours.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in engineering technology, military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
Six or more years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing.
Project management skills, including innovating and executing solutions and navigating ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Ability to review Statistical Process Control charts, respond to out-of-control conditions, and troubleshoot defects.
Ability to develop and enhance operating procedures.
Experience participating in continuous improvement projects, learning, and skills development.
Ability to read and comprehend 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.

Responsibilities

Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
Perform work safely and responsibly in accordance with Fab 9 EHS&S policies and requirements.
Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment.
Support and engage 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.
Communicate equipment and area status updates to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer.
Support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.