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GlobalFoundries

Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips

AMHS 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.
  • Candidates need electrical or mechanical background through one of the following: a 2-year technical degree, 2 years of relevant military experience, or 4 years of relevant experience in areas 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 environment wearing required cleanroom clothing per semiconductor protocols and requirements.
  • Candidates must be able to stand for an extended period during a 12-hour shift.
  • Candidates must be able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance; items above 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
  • Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift, including alternating weeks of 3–4 days on day or night shifts.
  • Employees must be able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
  • Employees must perform work activities safely and in line with Fab 8 environmental, health, safety, and security policies.
  • Employees must be able to work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Employees must support and engage in training activities.
  • Employees must prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities using time management.
  • Employees must be able to stand for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Employees must be able to walk on uneven surfaces for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift.
  • Employees must be able to lift, pull, or carry at least 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift.
  • Employees must be able to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Employees must be able to climb vertical ladders, bend at the waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach up or over, and crawl for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Employees must be able to use a computer, including typing and visual screen time, for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Employees must be able to wear required cleanroom clothing for a minimum of 10 hours a day.
  • Employees must be able to wear upgraded personal protective equipment as required, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and a full-face shield.
  • Employees 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 2 hours.
  • English fluency, written and verbal, 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 PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues.
  • Communicate concise equipment and area status updates to the Lead Technician and/or Engineer.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment according to operating procedures.
  • Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness.
  • Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation, and communicate end-of-shift handoffs.
  • 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.
  • Experience using basic hand tools and applying quality workmanship principles.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
  • An associate degree in engineering technology, 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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