RTX Technician Equipment Engineering (D1 Day Shift)

GlobalFoundries • Essex Junction, VT

10d • $43,100 - $70,600 • Onsite

About The Position

This Maintenance Technician role is based at GlobalFoundries’ Essex Junction site, Fab 9, a 200mm semiconductor manufacturing facility operating 24/7. The technician monitors, sustains, and improves equipment and processes in an assigned area, working with production team members and area engineers. The role includes monitoring equipment performance, scheduling and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets, and using mechanical, electronic, and computer/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues. The technician communicates equipment and area status to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer, including end-of-shift pass-downs.

The role requires following detailed procedures, working safely under applicable site policies, supporting training, monitoring and testing equipment for manufacturing readiness, and recovering equipment after process interruptions. The physical requirements include working extended 12-hour shifts in a cleanroom, wearing required clothing and protective equipment, and regularly performing tasks involving standing, walking, lifting, tool use, computer use, and varied physical movements. The role requires flexibility to work alternating day or night shifts.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Electrical or mechanical qualification through one of the following: a two-year technical degree, two years of relevant military experience, or four years of relevant experience.
• English written and verbal fluency.
• Basic reading and writing comprehension skills.
• Basic computer navigation skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom while wearing required cleanroom clothing.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift equipment and tools; items above 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
• Flexibility and willingness to work any shift, including alternating weeks of day or night shifts.
• Ability to work in a standing position 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.
• Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching, 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 wear required cleanroom clothing for a minimum of 10 hours a day.
• Ability to wear upgraded PPE as required, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and a full-face shield.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134 requirements, including being clean-shaven, and to wear an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering devices, including a full-face respirator, for extended periods exceeding two hours.
• Minimal travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in engineering technology, military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Four or more years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Ability to review Statistical Process Control charts and respond to out-of-control conditions, including defect troubleshooting.
• Experience developing and enhancing operating procedures.
• Participation in continuous improvement projects, learning, and skills development.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
• Experience using basic hand tools and applying quality workmanship principles.
• Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Project management skills, including innovating and executing solutions and navigating ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
• Perform work safely and responsibly in accordance with site EHS&S policies.
• Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Support and participate in training activities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment 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 to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.
• Communicate equipment and area status updates to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer.
• Support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Multiple competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance plan options.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED