Principal Engineer - Construction Project Management

GlobalFoundries•Essex Junction, VT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. Summary of Role: GlobalFoundries' Fab 9 (Essex, VT) is seeking an experienced, skilled and motivated Engineer - Construction Project Management to become part of our state-of-the-art facility. The individual will be asked to work in a role that will ensure that process tools and supporting infrastructure are installed and commissioned to meet the needs of the tool owners and facilities engineers. This individual will need to be able to interface, and often lead technical reviews with wafer fab operations employees, tool suppliers, contractors and planners to ensure success. The position will require the person to be in the field at least 50% or more of their time ensuring schedules are met and within budget. The individual will work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Most of the time spent in this role would be working independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments while receiving guidance in complex situations, as needed. The individual will report to the Northeast Construction Program Manager with a strong dotted line focused on the Operations module(s) that this individual is supporting.

Requirements

Education - B.S. Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or related technical field in the semiconductor industry
Experience - Minimum of 6-7 years' related experience in addition to the degrees noted above
Skilled in reading, translating and executing to schematic designs
Fluency in English language (both written and verbal)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well within a global matrixed team or environment
Limited domestic and/or international travel may be required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or technical related field
8+ years' experience with multiple wafer fab facilities and in the Semiconductor Manufacturing industry
Equipment Process and Equipment Engineering Experience
Facilities Engineering Experience with multi disciplines
Scheduling Experience, Primavera and MS Project
PMP certified

Responsibilities

Work directly with tool owners, engineers, module managers, tool OEMs, contractors, facilities engineering’s, Design Manager, Construction CM, and others to ensure all aspects of installing process tools and facility support equipment meet the requirements to ensure the tool can be operated properly and on schedule
Leads complex projects and assignments globally and/or cross functionally
Applies professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative/ innovative and effective ways
Initiates cross-functional process improvements and cost management activities consistent with company objectives
Works closely with cost engineers, tool owners and other key stakeholders to establish budget’s and owns execution to meet that financial commitment
Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluate criteria for obtaining results and proactively solves complex problems
Influences cross functional and high impact decisions
Updates and validates all database systems for tool utilities and schedules to ensure all pertinent information is captured and recorded properly
Coordinates each phase of construction from fact finding to commissioning through tool operation to ensure expectations are met
Creates and maintains performance metrics (EV, EAC, PAS, etc.) on a weekly basis
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs
Other duties as assigned by supervisor / manager