Sr Engineer - Equipment Engineering

GlobalFoundries • Essex Junction, VT

2d • $69,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or another relevant engineering or physical science discipline.
• At least 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 demonstrated 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.
• Four or more 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 the 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 coworkers within and outside the department.
• Work with part planners to maintain and add spare parts for tools and establish repair paths to ensure continued part support and reduce support costs.
• Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements and programs.

What This Job Offers

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