Manufacturing Inline Controls (MIC) - Equipment Technician

GlobalFoundries•Malta, NY

6d•$43,100 - $83,200•Onsite

About The Position

This role is based at GlobalFoundries’ Malta, New York site, Fab 8, a 300mm leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing facility. The Manufacturing Inline Controls (MIC) Technician monitors, sustains, and improves equipment and/or processes in an assigned area, partnering with production team members and area engineers. The technician monitors equipment performance; schedules and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tools; and applies mechanical, electronic, and computer/software skills to troubleshoot equipment issues. Clear updates on equipment and area status must be communicated to management and/or engineering. The role is fully onsite and may require work on any shift, with three to four days on alternating weeks during either day or night shift. GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services, with manufacturing operations across three continents. The company states that its employment policies and processes are implemented without regard to legally protected characteristics and that it is committed to equal opportunity and workplace diversity.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Electrical or mechanical background demonstrated by one of the following: a two-year technical degree, two years of relevant military experience, or six years of relevant experience.
English fluency in both written and verbal communication.
Basic computer navigation skills, such as Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
Ability to work any shift, including three to four days on alternating weeks during day or night shift.
Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic system principles.
Ability to stand for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift.
Ability to lift equipment and tools during maintenance; items over 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
Ability to perform activities including climbing vertical ladders, bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching up or over, and crawling for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
Ability to use a computer for typing and screen viewing for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
Ability to work in a cleanroom according to semiconductor protocols and requirements for at least 10 hours per day.
Ability to wear upgraded personal protective equipment according to GlobalFoundries safety procedures, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and a full-face shield when required.
Ability to comply with OSHA and NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134, including being clean shaven to wear an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering devices, including a full-face respirator with cartridge or supplied air, for extended periods exceeding two hours.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in engineering technology, military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
Three to four or more years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing.
Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute solutions and navigate ambiguity.
Experience with KLA, AMAT, ONTO, or NOVA defect inspection and/or metrology platforms.
Experience with electron or optical microscopes and optical alignment or calibration principles.
Experience with pneumatic stages and calibration.
Experience with network-integrated machinery or imaging systems.

Responsibilities

Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
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.
Manage time and priorities to plan daily work and scheduled activities.
Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and respond to out-of-control conditions, including defect troubleshooting.
Develop and enhance operating procedures.
Participate in continuous improvement projects, learning, and skills development.
Use basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles as needed.
Apply troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
Read, comprehend, and translate schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
Perform activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements and programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.