Principal Engineer - CVD Engineering

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:

CVD Principal Engineer at Fab 9, Essex Junction, VT. This engineer will own the daily performance of a diverse set of deposition equipment types and set the strategic plan for improvements and new equipment. This is a fully onsite position, working Monday through Friday, daytime hours, with some weekend or evenings as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians and process engineers to meet production demands
• Drives continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement
• Establish and manage the spare parts to meet repair budgets
• Supports cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and process engineering
• Works with procurement and suppliers to select strategic equipment and ensure continuity of spare part supply and quality
• Manage installation and startup of new or retrofit equipment
• Mentor and lead lower-level equipment engineering team members

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Education -Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field plus 4-5 years relevant experience OR Masters degree plus 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD plus 1-2 years relevant experience
• Understanding of and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Understanding of pumps, high vacuum systems and Rf generators
• Problem solving and communication of action plans
• Travel - Up to 10%
• Fluency in English Language - both written & verbal
• Physical Capacity Demands - Ability to lift and carry parts up to 30 lbs. Stand, or bend and crouch to inspect, or work on equipment in the clean room for extended periods of time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills
• Basic data analysis experience
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supplier and contractor management
• PLC, control systems and instrumentation
• Project management and communication of plans

Expected Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $146,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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.

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.

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