Etch Senior Equipment Technician (N1 Nights) - $5000 Sign On Bonus

GlobalFoundries • Essex Junction, VT

1d • $48,200 - $83,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Etch Senior Equipment Technician role is based at GlobalFoundries’ Essex Junction Fab 9, a 200mm semiconductor manufacturing facility. The technician monitors, sustains, and improves equipment and/or processes in an assigned area, partnering with production team members and area engineers. The role includes monitoring equipment performance; scheduling and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tools; and using mechanical, electronic, and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues. Clear updates about equipment and area status must be communicated to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer.

The technician follows procedures, performs equipment maintenance, monitors and tests tools for manufacturing readiness, recovers equipment from process interruptions, documents events, and provides effective end-of-shift handoffs. The position requires working in a cleanroom and safely using required personal protective equipment. The schedule is an alternating-week N1 night shift: Week 1 is Sunday through Tuesday plus Saturday, and Week 2 is Sunday through Tuesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Schedules are subject to change.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Electrical or mechanical experience meeting one of these pathways: a 2-year technical degree and 4 years of relevant experience; 2 years of relevant military experience and 4 years of relevant experience; or 6 years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• 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, including alternating weeks of day or night shift.
• Ability 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 throughout the shift.
• Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and crawl for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
• Ability to use a computer, including typing and visual screen work, for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
• Ability to wear required upgraded PPE, which may include 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.

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.
• Ability to develop and enhance operating procedures.
• Participation in continuous improvement projects, learning, and skills development.
• Ability to read and comprehend schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
• Experience using basic hand tools and 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

• Monitor, sustain, and improve equipment and/or processes in the assigned area in partnership with production team members and area engineers.
• Monitor equipment performance and schedule and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets.
• Use mechanical, electronic, and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Communicate concise updates on equipment and area status to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer.
• Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
• Perform work safely and responsibly in accordance with FAB9 EHS&S policies.
• Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Support and engage in training activities.
• Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness.
• Recover equipment from process interruptions, document events, and provide effective end-of-shift pass-downs.
• Prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities using effective time management.
• Perform all activities safely and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Career development programs through accredited educational programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

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