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GlobalFoundries

Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips

PVD Equipment Engineering Technician - N2 Shift, Sign On Bonus

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEssex Junction, VT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school degree or equivalent is required.
  • For electrical or mechanical experience, candidates must have 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.
  • Candidates must be able to work in a cleanroom wearing required cleanroom clothing in accordance with semiconductor protocols.
  • Candidates must be able to stand for an extended period during a 12-hour shift and lift equipment and tools; items over 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
  • Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift, with three to four days scheduled on alternating weeks during day or night shifts.
  • Candidates must have English written and verbal fluency.
  • Candidates must be able to work safely in line with FAB8 Environmental, Health, Safety and Security policies and procedures.
  • Candidates must be able to follow detailed instructions and procedures, work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and support training activities.
  • Candidates must be able to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment, monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness, recover equipment from process interruptions, document events, and communicate shift handoffs.
  • Candidates must be able to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities using time-management skills.
  • Candidates must be able to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Candidates must be able to lift, pull, or carry at least 50 pounds periodically throughout a shift; lifting equipment and tools over 50 pounds requires a two-person lift.
  • Candidates must be able to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Candidates 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.
  • Candidates must be able to use a computer, including typing and viewing a screen, for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Candidates must be able to wear required cleanroom clothing for at least 10 hours a day.
  • Candidates must be able to wear required upgraded personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and full-face shield when required.
  • Candidates 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 over two hours.
  • Candidates must travel minimally.

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 and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets.
  • Use mechanical, electronic, and computer/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues.
  • Provide concise updates about equipment and area status to the Lead Technician and/or Engineer.
  • Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety and 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 understand schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
  • Use basic hand tools and apply quality workmanship principles.
  • Apply troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Have a basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
  • Have an associate degree in engineering technology, or military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
  • Have four or more years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Have project management skills, including the ability to innovate, execute solutions, and navigate ambiguity.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Have strong planning and organizational skills.

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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