Sr Engineer - Equipment Engineering

GlobalFoundries • Essex, VT

2d • $69,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer at its Essex Junction, Vermont site to join the Front End of Line Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) module. The engineer will own, sustain, and improve RIE equipment. The role is fully onsite and follows a Monday–Friday daytime schedule. Travel of 10% may be required.

The position works closely with maintenance technicians, process technicians, process engineers, part planners, and other internal and external partners to meet production demands, improve equipment availability, and support ongoing manufacturing needs. It also contributes to equipment installations and relocations, continuous improvement, spare-parts support, and safe operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or another relevant engineering or physical science discipline.
• Minimum 2–3 years of semiconductor experience or relevant technical manufacturing experience related to equipment maintenance.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment, and clean room facilities.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, and internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, react to shifting priorities, and meet business needs.
• Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or another relevant area of study.
• 4+ years of experience as a semiconductor equipment engineer.
• Knowledge of semiconductor or silicon processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians, process technicians, and process engineers to meet production demands.
• Lead structured problem solving to identify root causes of equipment failures and improve tool availability.
• Manage new equipment installations and relocations as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts supporting throughput improvement, cost reduction, and yield learning.
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers within and outside the department.
• Work with part planners to maintain and add tool spare parts and establish repair paths to ensure continued part support and reduce support costs.
• Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior