Principal Technician - Factory Automation (Days)
About The Position
GlobalFoundries is hiring a Principal Factory Automation Technician to sustain and operate the fab floor, with primary responsibility for resolving equipment and system issues involving factory automation systems and robotics. This is an hourly day-shift position in a 24/7 manufacturing facility that provides technician support across all shifts. The D1/D2 schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a compressed 2-2-3 cadence, working either three or four 12-hour shifts per week. The technician monitors, controls, repairs, and performs basic preventive maintenance on factory automation and mobile robotics equipment; responds to system and equipment errors and interruptions; and processes wafers according to defined procedures. The role includes conducting visual quality inspections, documenting work, following health, safety, and environmental procedures, contributing to continuous improvement, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The work takes place in a cleanroom, requiring gloves, a cleanroom suit, and other required personal protective equipment. The position requires the ability to work a 12-hour alternate schedule, remain on one's feet for up to 10 hours per shift, and lift up to 30 pounds. Employment is subject to applicable pre-employment conditions. The role may require the employee to apply for a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance if requested.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline, or equivalent military experience.
- Four to five years of relevant experience, or equivalent military experience.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Ability to work a 12-hour alternate work schedule.
- Ability to be on one's feet for up to 10 hours during a shift and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom wearing gloves, a cleanroom suit, and required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment maintenance or other robotics experience.
- Three or more years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, or related technical work.
- Strong and effective communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, control, and repair factory automation and mobile robotics equipment.
- Perform basic preventive maintenance activities.
- Respond to error messages from factory systems and equipment.
- Process wafers using defined procedures.
- Perform visual inspections and quality checks.
- Recover from equipment and system interruptions.
- Identify improvement opportunities and optimize tool availability, cycle time, utilization, and cost.
- Complete required reporting and documentation.
- Understand and follow health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement processes, learning, and skills development.
- Collaborate within a global team and with internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform 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
Education Level
Associate degree
