Sr Failure Analysis Technician (Night Shift - N2/D Shift))

GlobalFoundries • Malta, NY

19d • $48,200 - $83,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Failure Analysis Technician works in the Failure Analysis Laboratory at GlobalFoundries’ 300mm fab in Malta, New York. The position performs semiconductor failure analysis using sample preparation, imaging, and analytical techniques, and requires an understanding of semiconductor technology and manufacturing.

This is a 12-hour night-shift role, 7 PM–7 AM, working Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and alternating Saturdays. A 12.5% shift differential applies. The technician conducts routine analyses according to documented procedures, prepares samples, maintains analytical equipment, documents and reports results, supports training, and participates in continuous improvement while following laboratory health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Requirements

• Two-year technical or associate degree in science, math, engineering, electrical engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, or a related discipline; equivalent military training or experience may qualify.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant laboratory experience, in addition to the stated education or equivalent military training/experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work a 12-hour night-shift schedule.
• Ability to follow laboratory work and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures and complete required documentation with attention to detail and timeliness.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize activities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of semiconductor processes.
• Experience with SEM, FIB, TEM sample preparation, or TEM imaging.
• Direct experience in an analytical laboratory, preferably in failure analysis, materials science, inorganic chemistry, or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Direct knowledge of one or more failure-analysis methodologies used in state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine analytical jobs using defined and documented procedures while meeting cycle-time and quality expectations.
• Work with laboratory engineers and managers to define analytical methods, meet analysis expectations, and interpret results.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on analytical equipment and help minimize standby and idle time.
• Prepare samples, including TEM and SEM preparation, for subsequent analyses.
• Use standard software applications to manage analytical jobs and report results.
• Identify and address opportunities to improve and optimize cycle time, utilization, and cost.
• Assist with training others and train new team members as needed.
• Complete required reporting and documentation.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement processes with a sense of urgency.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements.
• Promote a positive work environment, work effectively as part of a team, and perform other duties as assigned.

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 accredited educational programs, including tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Quarterly performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree