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GlobalFoundries

Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips

Etch Senior Equipment Technician - Sign On Bonus

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 10
Full-timeEssex Junction, VT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school degree or equivalent is required.
  • Candidates must have electrical or mechanical experience through one of the following: a two-year technical degree and four years of relevant experience; two years of relevant military experience and four years of relevant experience; or six years of relevant experience in areas such as automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, or electrical work.
  • Candidates must have basic reading and writing comprehension skills and basic computer navigation skills, such as Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
  • Candidates must be able to work in a cleanroom wearing required cleanroom clothing and stand for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
  • Candidates must be able to lift equipment and tools; loads over 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
  • Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift, including alternating weeks of three to four day or night shifts.
  • Candidates must be able to follow detailed instructions and procedures, work safely in line with Fab 9 environmental, health, safety, and security policies, work independently and collaboratively, and support training activities.
  • Candidates must be able to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, lift, pull, or carry at least 50 pounds periodically, and manually handle hand tools and small hardware for more than 85% of the shift.
  • Candidates must be able to climb vertical ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and crawl for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, and use a computer for more than 85% of the shift.
  • Candidates must 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 remaining clean-shaven to use an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering devices, including a full-face respirator, for extended periods.
  • Candidates must be able to communicate in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, sustain, and improve equipment and processes in the assigned area in partnership with production team members and area engineers.
  • Monitor equipment performance and schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets.
  • Use mechanical, electronic, and computer/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 equipment maintenance according to operating procedures.
  • Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness.
  • Recover equipment from process interruptions, document events, and communicate end-of-shift handoffs.
  • Use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.
  • 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 defect troubleshooting.
  • 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.
  • Apply troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Understand basic 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, 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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