Sr. Technician - Factory Automation (Days)
About The Position
GlobalFoundries is hiring a Senior 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 technician role in a 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing facility. The description identifies a night-shift N1 role as well as D1/D2 schedules from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the day shifts follow a 2-2-3 cadence, working either three or four shifts per week. A 12.5% shift differential applies to nights. The technician monitors, controls, maintains, and repairs factory automation and mobile robotics equipment; responds to system and equipment errors and interruptions; and performs wafer processing and visual quality checks according to defined procedures. The role also involves reporting and documentation, safe work practices, continuous improvement, and collaboration with a global team and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- An associate degree in an engineering discipline, such as mechanical or electrical engineering, and/or equivalent military experience.
- At least 18 months of relevant experience and/or equivalent military experience.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Ability to work a 12-hour alternate schedule, on nights or days.
- 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
- A bachelor's degree in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment maintenance or robotics.
- At least three 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 and address potential areas for improvement, optimizing 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 all activities safely 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
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
