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GlobalFoundries

Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips

Manufacturing Inline Controls - Manufacturing Inline Control, Equipment Technician

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 5
Full-timeMalta, NY, USA$43.1k - $70.6k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school degree or equivalent is required.
  • At least 2–3 years of relevant electrical or mechanical experience is required, such as automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, or electrical work.
  • Basic reading, writing, and comprehension skills are required.
  • Basic computer navigation skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook, are required.
  • Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift, including alternating day or night shifts for 3–4 days during alternating weeks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills are required.
  • 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 the shift. Equipment or tools weighing more than 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
  • Candidates must be able to 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 at the waist, 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 visual screen work, for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Candidates must be able to work in a cleanroom while wearing required cleanroom clothing for at least 10 hours per day.
  • Candidates must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and a full-face shield when required.
  • Candidates must comply 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.

Responsibilities

  • Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
  • Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Support and participate in training activities.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment in accordance with 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.
  • Use time-management skills to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.
  • 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, comprehend, and analyze schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
  • Use basic hand tools and apply quality workmanship principles as needed.
  • Troubleshoot issues and apply structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Apply electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems principles to root-cause analysis.
  • Perform activities safely and responsibly, and support Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements and programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree in engineering technology, military-equivalent or trade-equivalent education, or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • At least 3 years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.
  • The ability to innovate and execute solutions and navigate ambiguity is preferred.
  • Experience with KLA, AMAT, ONTO, or NOVA defect-inspection or metrology platforms is preferred.
  • Experience with electron or optical microscopes and optical alignment and calibration principles is preferred.
  • Experience with pneumatic stages and calibration is preferred.
  • Experience with network-integrated machinery or imaging systems is 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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