Principal Eng Equipment Engineering

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.

Summary of Role:

This Principal Equipment Engineer will work in the Ion Implant Module at Fab 9, Essex Junction, VT. This engineer will own the daily performance of a diverse set of semiconductor implant equipment types and set the strategic plans for improvements and new equipment. This role is fully onsite at this 200mm waferfab foundry facility, on a Monday - Friday daytime schedule.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure execution of maintenance and tool support ensuring equipment readiness
• Analyze and monitor technical charts
• Ensure and follow good safety practices and custody of tools, equipment and other properties
• Work and collaborate on other projects and/or assignments as needed
• Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians and process engineers to meet production demands
• Drive continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement
• Establish and manage the spare parts to meet repair budgets
• Support cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and process engineering
• Work with procurement and suppliers to select strategic equipment and ensure continuity of spare part supply and quality
• Manage installation, troubleshooting, and upgrading & startup of new or retrofit equipment while minimizing downtime
• Mentor and lead lower-level equipment engineering team members

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Required Qualifications:

• Education –bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or related field
• BS + 4-5 years' relevant field experience OR MS + 2-4 years' relevant field experience OR PhD + 1-2 years' relevant field experience
• Understanding of troubleshooting electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Understanding of pumps, high vacuum systems, and RF generators
• Demonstrated effective problem solving and communication of action plans
• Travel - Up to 10%
• Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal
• Physical Capacity Demands – Ability to lift and carry parts up to 30 lbs., stand, or bend and crouch to inspect, or work on equipment in the clean room for extended periods of time
• Basic data analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with supplier and contractor management
• Project management experience
• Team leadership experience
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities

Expected Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $146,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.