GlobalFoundries · 7 hours ago
Staff Equipment Technician - Photolithography (Nights)
Essex Junction, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$69K/yr - $146K/yr
6+ years expGlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services. The Staff Equipment Technician will support semiconductor manufacturing by monitoring equipment performance, conducting preventive maintenance, and driving improvements in process quality and efficiency.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Monitor, control, and qualify state of the art 200mm semiconductor equipment
Perform basic preventive maintenance activities
React to error messages of factory systems and/or equipment
Process wafers using defined procedures
Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to Out of Control conditions including defect troubleshooting
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, train new team members as needed and other duties as assigned
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
Qualification
Required
2 Year Technical/Associates Degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent military training/experience or equivalence
At least 6 years direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing or in semiconductor tool/equipment/facilities maintenance
Fluency in English Language – written & verbal
Physical Capacity Demands
Able to perform shift work on a 12-hour shift schedule; including working in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor industry and GlobalFoundries protocol/requirements
Able to wear all required clean room protective clothing and equipment throughout a 12 hour day (excluding breaks)
Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds on a periodic basis throughout the shift (preventive maintenance) and/or process issues
Able to perform work in a standing position for majority of a 12 hour shift (excluding breaks)
Preferred
8+ years direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing or in semiconductor tool/equipment/facilities maintenance
Strong technical skills and knowledge of semiconductor processing and process equipment
Able to operate computer and system interface programs to ensure appropriate computing and analysis of production information
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
Strong team member, able to work well with a global team, train new team members as needed and other duties as assigned; able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize activities
Proficiency with software applications, Microsoft Office, as well as specific programs of SAP, MES, ASPECT; able to create reports and document procedures
Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control methodologies & systems
Familiarity with Lean processes & activities and Kaizen teams
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Multiple competitive options for medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Career development programs offered through a network of accredited educational programs with tuition reimbursement included.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Quarterly performance bonus
Relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates.
Company
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry that manufactures integrated circuits in high volume.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$4.39BKey Investors
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2025-12-11Grant· $579.33M
2024-11-20Grant· $1.5B
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DK Sohn
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