Equipment Maintenance Technician
$43.1k - $70.6k+ Quarterly performance bonus + Employee stock purchase plan + Relocation assistance
Junior, Mid
Associate's
Malta, NY, USA
In PersonMinimal travel required.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
- Perform work activities safely and in accordance with FAB8 Environmental, Health, Safety and Security policies.
- Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Support and engage in training activities.
- Use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.
- Stand for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
- Walk on uneven surfaces for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift.
- Lift, pull, or carry at least 50 pounds periodically during the shift; lifts above 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
- 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 for typing and screen work for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift.
- Work in a cleanroom environment and wear required cleanroom clothing for at least 10 hours a day.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and a full-face shield when required.
- Remain compliant with OSHA and NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134, including being clean-shaven to use an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering devices, including a full-face respirator, for extended periods exceeding two hours.
- Have a high school degree or equivalent.
- Meet one of the following electrical or mechanical experience qualifications: 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.
- Have basic reading and writing comprehension skills.
- Have basic computer navigation skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
- Be able to work in a standing position for an extended period during a 12-hour shift.
- Be flexible and willing to work any shift, including alternating day or night shifts for three to four days during alternating weeks.
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 and Security requirements and programs.
Desired Qualifications
- Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and respond to out-of-control conditions, including troubleshooting defects.
- 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.
- Use troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Have a basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Have an associate degree in engineering technology, or a military or 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 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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Marvell expanded SiGe capacity on September 17, 2026, signaling demand through 2027.
- Commerce finalized a $375 million R&D award on September 8, 2026, plus a July $300 million framework.
- SMART Photonics partnered with GF on September 21, 2026, widening its photonics platform and customer funnel.
What critics are saying
- Smart mobile is 36% of revenue, and management expects low-teens decline in 2026.
- Tower Semiconductor litigation in Texas and the ITC risks injunctions, distraction, and patent retaliation.
- If AI photonics demand normalizes before 2027, GF's growth story reverts to commoditized mature-node fabs.
What makes GlobalFoundries unique
- GlobalFoundries abandoned bleeding-edge nodes in 2018, specializing in feature-rich chips for autos and connectivity.
- Its Malta, Burlington, Dresden, and Singapore footprint sells trusted regional supply to governments and enterprises.
- GF owns uncommon SiGe, silicon photonics, and FDX process depth for optical and edge chips.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget