About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com .

Summary of Role:

Our Fab 9 Team, in Essex Junction, VT, is seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer. The individual selected for this position will be part of the Surface Prep Manufacturing Engineering organization with primary responsibilities focused on support and continuous improvement of 200mm semiconductor equipment.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and support equipment readiness

• Shows mastery of many aspects within one’s technical discipline, with group-wide recognition as a senior member of a technical team.

• Initiative and creativity result in significant changes to existing processes and methods, leads development and implementation.

• Solves complex, novel and non-recurring problems.

• Works on small projects or on sets of tasks of large projects and assignments.

• Trains and guides others in their own work area on technical skills as needed; ability to break down information for internal and external customers in a systematic and communicable manner.

• Participates in and/or leads (project) teams

• Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of equipment

• Execute maintenance and tool support ensuring equipment readiness

• Troubleshoot and upgrade of equipment to minimize downtime

• Analyze and monitor technical charts

• Drive equipment improvement plans and projects

• Ensure and follow good safety practices and custody of tools, equipment and other properties

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements

• Work and collaborate on other projects and/or assignments as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Specialized knowledge, imaginative thinking and sophisticated analytical techniques.

• Requires a technical (University) degree. (Exceptions approved by local HR).

• Bachelor of Science degree + 4-5 years of relevant experience OR

• Master of Science degree + 2-4 years of relevant experience OR

• PhD + 1-2 years of relevant experience

• Travel required: 0-10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of semiconductor/silicon processing

• Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Prior experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom environment

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partner

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-in-us

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Effective January 4, 2022, GlobalFoundries will require all US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. GlobalFoundries will follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition of fully vaccinated and will require proof of vaccination. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, will have the opportunity to submit an accommodation request.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.