Principal Process Engineer - Etch
About The Position
GlobalFoundries Fab 9’s Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) module is seeking a Process Engineer to join its 200mm fabrication team in Essex, Vermont. The role is part of the Manufacturing Engineering organization and focuses on developing, supporting, and continuously improving RIE manufacturing processes. The position is fully onsite, generally Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with some flexibility for evening or weekend hours as needed. The engineer will drive process improvement, qualification, control, and troubleshooting activities to meet technology and manufacturing goals, including performance, yield, reliability, process stability, throughput, and cost of ownership. The role involves designing and analyzing experiments, assessing process-change risks, and working with equipment, integration, quality, and other engineering partners to develop improved technologies. The position may require 10% travel and the ability to wear personal protective equipment in accordance with cleanroom protocols.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or another relevant engineering or physical science discipline.
- At least 4–5 years of semiconductor experience.
- Solid understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Fluency in written and verbal English.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by cleanroom protocols and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to shifting business priorities.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, and internal and external partners.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; energetic and self-starting.
Nice To Haves
- Six or more years of experience as a semiconductor process engineer.
- Knowledge of semiconductor or silicon processing.
- Prior experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom environment.
- Technology-related master’s degree and/or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or another relevant discipline.
Responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement efforts supporting throughput, cost reduction, and yield learning.
- Define and maintain process qualification roadmaps.
- Drive process qualifications and implement process control plans in collaboration with module equipment engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders.
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments to screen and optimize manufacturing processes against technology and manufacturing targets.
- Use Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to assess and mitigate risks associated with process changes.
- Lead hands-on tactical troubleshooting to resolve long-term performance issues by deconstructing and understanding complex systems.
- Collaborate with integration, equipment, and quality engineering teams to support development of improved next-generation technologies.
- Use structured problem-solving methods, such as 8D, to troubleshoot and develop solutions that prevent recurrence.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
