Associate Engineer - Equipment Engineering, Diffusion

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.

Job Description

Maintain and support equipment readiness Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager:
Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of equipment 
Execute maintenance and tool support ensuring equipment readiness
Troubleshoot and upgrade of equipment ensuring minimize downtime
Analyze and monitor technical charts
Drive equipment improvement plans and projects
Ensure and follow good safety practices and custody of tools, equipment and other properties
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements
Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed
See description for career level for general proficiency levels pertaining to Job Complexity, Accountability, Relationship Focus, and Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.  These proficiency levels apply to all career levels.  Some requirements may vary locally.

Job Complexity
Works on assignments that are generally standard in nature.
Applies working knowledge of technical resources to complete assigned tasks.
Identifies and solves basic problems and presents alternatives in a useful/logical manner.
Problems may involve uncommon variations of issues or situations
Refers more complex problems appropriately

Accountability
Works under general supervision.
Typically sets own priorities within established processes.
Defined guidelines and standards or precedents guide independent judgment
Follows technical procedures; receives periodic instruction on new procedures
Maintains cost awareness in completion of day to day work.
Initiates improvement activities within own work area.

Relationship Focus
Coordinates information exchange and builds working relationship with manager and co-workers to accomplish work steps and to solve problems.
Provides informal technical support and on-the-job training on specific tasks to new team members.

For Technical roles:
Requires some interaction outside of the immediate department to exchange information and accomplish tasks (e.g. with internal customers/suppliers)
Requires minimal interaction with others outside of the company
Provides informal technical support to new team members

For Corporate functions:
Requires cross-functional interaction to exchange information and accomplish tasks
May communicate globally within own function
Requires minimal interaction with others outside of the company

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Applies acquired knowledge/skills of processes, procedures, equipment and systems in technical area.
Applies understanding of company’s policies and procedures in completion of work.
Applies basic understanding of processes and equipment within the work environment.
Applies appropriate language skills; may require English as business language or other language skills based on regional need.

For Technical Roles:
Specific training or certification is required

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.