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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 background demonstrated through one of these pathways: 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.
  • Ability to work in a cleanroom wearing required cleanroom clothing is required.
  • Ability to stand for an extended period during a 12-hour shift is required.
  • Ability to lift equipment and tools; items above 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
  • Willingness to work any shift, including alternating weeks of three to four days on day or night shift, is required.

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.
  • Use mechanical, electronic, and computer/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues.
  • Communicate concise equipment and area status updates to the lead technician and/or engineer.
  • Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
  • Perform work activities safely in accordance with FAB8 EHS&S policies.
  • Support and engage in training activities.
  • Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness.
  • Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation, and communicate end-of-shift pass-downs.
  • Prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities using time-management skills.
  • Work in a standing position for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks, and walk on uneven surfaces for more than 85% of the shift.
  • Periodically lift, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds; use a two-person lift for equipment and tools above 50 pounds.
  • Manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Perform activities including climbing vertical ladders, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and crawling for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Use a computer, including typing and screen time, for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Work in a cleanroom under semiconductor protocols, wearing required cleanroom clothing for at least 10 hours per day.
  • Wear required upgraded personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and full-face shield when required.
  • Comply with OSHA and NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134, including remaining clean-shaven to wear an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering devices, including a full-face respirator, for extended periods exceeding two hours.
  • Perform all activities safely and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Use basic hand tools and apply quality workmanship principles.
  • Apply troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Understand basic electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
  • An associate degree in engineering technology, or military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
  • Four or more years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.
  • Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute solutions and navigate ambiguity, are preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills are preferred.

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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