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GlobalFoundries

Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips

Litho Technician Equipment Engineering

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMalta, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school degree or equivalent is required.
  • Electrical or mechanical preparation is required through one of the following: a two-year technical degree, two years of relevant military experience, or four years of relevant experience such as automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, or electrical work.
  • Basic reading and writing comprehension skills are required.
  • Basic computer navigation skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook, are required.
  • Applicants must be able to work in a cleanroom wearing required cleanroom clothing.
  • Applicants must be able to stand for an extended period during a 12-hour shift.
  • Applicants must be able to lift equipment and tools; items above 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
  • Applicants must be flexible and willing to work any shift, including alternating day or night shifts for three to four days in alternating weeks.
  • Applicants must be able to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Applicants must be able to lift, pull, or carry at least 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift.
  • Applicants must be able to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Applicants must be able to climb vertical ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and crawl for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Applicants must be able to use a computer, including typing and visual screen time, for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Applicants must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and a full-face shield when required.
  • Applicants must comply with OSHA and NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134, including being clean-shaven to wear an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering devices, including a full-face respirator, for extended periods exceeding two hours.
  • Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, sustain, and improve equipment and/or processes in the assigned area in partnership with production team members and area engineers.
  • Monitor equipment performance and schedule, perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets, and use mechanical, electronic, and computer/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues.
  • Communicate concise updates on equipment and area status to the Lead Technician and/or Engineer.
  • Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
  • Perform work safely and responsibly in line with Fab 8 Environmental, Health, Safety & Security policies.
  • Support and engage in training activities.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as required by operating procedures.
  • Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness.
  • Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation, and communicate end-of-shift pass-downs.
  • Use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.
  • Work in a cleanroom environment according to semiconductor protocols and requirements, wearing required cleanroom clothing for at least 10 hours a day.
  • Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree in engineering technology, or military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
  • Four or more years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute solutions and navigate ambiguity.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and respond to out-of-control conditions, including defect troubleshooting.
  • Develop and enhance operating procedures.
  • Participate in continuous-improvement projects, learning, and skills development.
  • Read and comprehend schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
  • Experience using basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

About the Company

GlobalFoundries

Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips

GlobalFoundries is a semiconductor foundry that manufactures chips for a broad range of customers, focusing on feature-rich, reliable technologies for cars, IoT, 5G, and other high-growth markets. It operates by fabricating silicon wafers for customer designs, offering mature, specialized processes rather than chasing the most advanced nodes. This makes it different from peers that prize the latest process nodes; GlobalFoundries emphasizes diversification across a global manufacturing footprint (U.S., Europe, Singapore) and stable supply for essential applications. Its goal is to be a leading supplier of high-volume, specialty manufacturing that enables reliable chips for everyday devices and growing tech markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Town of Malta, New York
Founded
2009

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