Manufacturing Inline Controls (MIC) - Equipment Technician

GlobalFoundries•Malta, NY

6d•$43,100 - $70,600•Onsite

About The Position

This role is based at GlobalFoundries’ Malta site, Fab 8, a 300mm leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing facility, and is fully on site. The Manufacturing Inline Controls (MIC) Equipment Technician monitors, sustains, and improves equipment and/or processes in an assigned area in partnership with production team members and area engineers. Technicians monitor equipment performance; schedule and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets; and use mechanical, electronic, and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues. The role requires concise communication about equipment and area status to management and/or engineering teams. The role involves working any shift on alternating weeks, with three to four workdays per week during day or night shift. Technicians work in a cleanroom and use required cleanroom clothing and safety equipment. The position may require the employee to apply for a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance if requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of relevant military experience, or 2–3 years of relevant experience in fields such as automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, or electrical work.
English fluency in written and verbal communication.
Basic computer navigation skills and fluency with Microsoft 365 programs, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
Ability to work any shift, on alternating weeks of 3–4 days during either day or night shift.
Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
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, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds periodically during the shift; equipment and tools 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 climb vertical ladders, bend at the waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach up or over, and crawl 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 work in a cleanroom wearing required cleanroom clothing for at least 10 hours per day.
Ability to wear upgraded PPE as required by GlobalFoundries safety procedures, 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, including being clean-shaven, and to wear an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering devices, including a full-face respirator (cartridge and 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.
At least 4 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/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 engage in training activities.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as required by operating procedures.
Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness.
Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation, and communicate effective end-of-shift pass-downs.
Use time management skills to prioritize and 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.
Read and comprehend schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
Use basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles as needed.
Troubleshoot and apply structured problem-solving techniques.
Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.