Principal Litho Process Engineering Technician (Day Shift)
About The Position
This role is based at GlobalFoundries’ Malta site, Fab 8, a 300mm leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing facility. The Process Technician monitors, sustains, and improves process workstation performance in an assigned area in coordination with production and equipment personnel. The role includes monitoring workstation performance, managing detrimental issues and deviated processes, and making incremental changes to influence the flow of in-progress product. The technician helps keep production-line processes running at optimal efficiency in a lean, fast-paced environment and communicates process status and data updates to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer. The position involves monitoring and testing equipment and product, troubleshooting equipment and factory-system issues, reviewing statistical process control charts, documenting events, and handing off shift updates. It also supports operating procedures, training, continuous improvement, and learning new software and factory applications. The work is performed in a cleanroom and requires standing for extended periods during 12-hour shifts, as well as lifting equipment and tools during maintenance activities. Work schedules alternate between day and night shifts; the listed day-shift schedules operate 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on alternating weekly patterns.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- A two-year technical or associate degree in science, math, engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, or a related discipline; equivalent military training/experience or equivalence is also accepted.
- At least 6 years of direct experience in semiconductor manufacturing or semiconductor tool, equipment, or facilities maintenance.
- English fluency, written and verbal.
- Intermediate reading and writing comprehension skills.
- Intermediate computer navigation skills, such as Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom wearing required cleanroom clothing according to semiconductor protocols and requirements.
- Ability to stand for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to lift equipment and tools during maintenance activities; loads over 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
- Flexibility and willingness to work any shift, including alternating day or night shifts for 3–4 days on alternating weeks.
Nice To Haves
- A two-year technical or associate degree in science, math, engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, or a related discipline; equivalent military training/experience or equivalence.
- At least 6 years of direct experience working on module toolsets in semiconductor manufacturing or in semiconductor tool, equipment, or facilities maintenance.
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of semiconductor processing and process equipment.
- Ability to operate computer interfacing systems.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures and complete required documentation, with solid work performance requiring attention to detail and timeliness.
- Proficiency with software applications and Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, control, and test equipment and product for manufacturing readiness.
- Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
- Troubleshoot equipment interruptions, process errors, and factory-system errors.
- Review Statistical Process Control charts for product quality and respond to out-of-control conditions, including defect troubleshooting.
- Complete relevant event documentation and communicate effective end-of-shift pass-downs.
- Develop and update operating procedures and support and participate in training activities.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects, learning, and skills development.
- Continuously use and learn new software and factory-system applications.
- Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Multiple competitive options for medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
- Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Career development programs through a network of accredited educational programs, including tuition reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Quarterly performance bonus.
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
