Manufacturing Inline Controls (MIC) - Equipment Technician

GlobalFoundries•Malta, NY

4d•$43,100 - $70,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Inline Control (MIC) Equipment Technician role is based at GlobalFoundries’ Malta site Fab8, a 300mm leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing facility. The technician monitors, sustains, and improves equipment and/or processes in an assigned area, working in partnership with production team members and area engineers. The role involves monitoring equipment performance and scheduling and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets. Technicians use mechanical, electronic, and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues. Clear communication about equipment and area status to management and engineering teams is an important part of the position. The position requires flexibility to work any shift, with 3–4 days on alternating weeks during day or night shifts. Work includes extended periods in a cleanroom, wearing required cleanroom clothing and safety PPE, and performing physically demanding maintenance and equipment tasks.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least 2–3 years of relevant electrical or mechanical 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.
Flexibility and willingness to work any shift, including 3–4 days on alternating weeks during day or night shift.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
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 throughout the shift; equipment or tools heavier than 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, 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 a day.
Ability to wear upgraded PPE required by 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 remaining clean-shaven, and to wear an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering devices, including full-face cartridge or supplied-air respirators, for extended periods exceeding two hours.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in engineering technology, military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
Three or more years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing.
Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute on 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 engage in training activities.
Perform preventive and corrective equipment maintenance 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.
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 troubleshooting defects.
Develop and enhance operating procedures.
Participate in continuous improvement projects, learning, and skills development.
Read, comprehend, and analyze schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
Use basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles as needed.
Troubleshoot and apply structured problem-solving techniques.
Apply knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems to root-cause analysis.
Perform activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.