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GlobalFoundries · 3 weeks ago

Principal Test Technician - Equipment Engineering (D1)

Essex Junction, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$54K/yr - $110K/yr

8+ years exp

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services. They are looking for a Principal Test Technician to sustain the Development test floor by resolving equipment and process issues while participating in continuous improvement processes.

ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitor, control, and qualify 200/300 mm semiconductor equipment

Perform basic preventive maintenance activities

React to error messages of factory systems and/or equipment

Process wafers using defined procedures

Perform visual inspections (quality check)

Recover from process and tool interruptions

Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize tool availability, cycle time, utilization, and cost

Complete all required reporting and documentation

Understand and follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements

Actively participate in continuous improvement processes, learning and skills development

Strong team member, able to work well with a global team, and other duties as assigned

Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks

Ability to perform work activities in a safe and responsible manner in line with all FAB9 EHS&S policies

Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment

Support and engage in training activities

Perform preventive, and corrective maintenance on equipment as required per the operating procedures

Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness

Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation and effectively communicate end of shift pass downs

Ability to effectively use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities

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

Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor

Qualification

Semiconductor equipment maintenancePreventive maintenanceTroubleshooting techniquesStatistical Process ControlElectrical systems knowledgeMechanical systems knowledgePneumatic systems knowledgeTeam collaborationTime managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Education: 2 Year Technical/associate's degree in science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent military training/experience or equivalence

Experience: minimum 8+ years' mechanical / electrical experience or relevant semiconductor related equipment repair

Travel Requirements: Minimal travel

Language Fluency: English (both Written & Verbal)

Basic reading and writing comprehension skills

Basic computer navigation skills - (i.e.Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook)

Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements

Able to operate computer interfacing systems

Able to work in a standing position for an extended period of time (during a 12-hour shift)

Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation; demonstrate solid work performance in an environment requiring high level of attention to detail and timeliness

Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)

Flexible and willing to work any shift (3-4 days alternating weeks during day or night shift)

Preferred

Education: 4 Year Technical/associate's degree in science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent military training/experience or equivalence

Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent military experience

Strong technical skills and knowledge of semiconductor processing and process equipment

Proficiency with software applications and Microsoft Office

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong planning & organizational skills