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Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries Fab 9, the world leader in RF semiconductor manufacturing in Essex Junction, VT, is seeking an entry level Semiconductor Equipment Engineer. The individual selected for this position will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering organization with primary responsibilities focused on installation, support, and continuous improvement of 200mm semiconductor equipment.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Establish and manage the equipment budget and cost model

• Drive continuous improvement efforts in support of throughput improvement, cost reduction, and yield learning.

• Define and maintain equipment installation roadmaps - Drive equipment planning, equipment selection and configuration with the area process engineers, including installation, start up and volume ramp of process equipment.

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to screen and optimize equipment to meet technology (performance, yield, and reliability) and manufacturing (process stability, cost of ownership) targets.

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to lead hands on, tactical troubleshooting efforts to resolve long term performance issues; must be able to deconstruct and understand complex systems

• Collaborate with GlobalFoundries integration and process engineering to support development of improved next generation technologies.

• Support technology transfer to other fabricators

• Ability to marry both the equipment and process sides of issues, focusing on delivering the right results on product.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Education – Graduating with Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited degree program.

• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

• Travel - Up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.

• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.

• Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong planning & organizational skills

• Knowledge of semiconductor/silicon processing

• Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Prior experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom environment.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.

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Expected Salary Range

$52,500.00 - $107,000.00

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

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