Senior Facilities Engineer (Controls & Instrumentation)

GlobalFoundries; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm in Alberta is looking for an experienced Controls Engineer. This role involves managing FAB Control Systems and ensuring smooth operations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA systems. Join a team that values innovation and diversity in the workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, instrumentation engineering, or related field.
• 4 to 6 years of direct experience in controls and instrumentation engineering.
• Deep, hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems (specifically GE, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley platforms).

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage FAB Control Systems for continuous operation.
• Assist in facilities plant operations and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and upgrade PLC and SCADA systems.
• Prepare specifications and ensure documentation is maintained.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for task completion.

Skills

PLC systems

SCADA systems

HMI systems

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

GE PLC

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor foundries and the only one with a truly global footprint spanning three continents. We manufacture complex, feature-rich integrated circuits that enable billions of electronic devices. At GF, we make things that matter — from the solutions that enable the way we live today, to the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow. Join us in changing the industry that is changing the world. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Why GF

Be a part of our global team that is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge global technology solutions. We are seeking candidates with a strong passion for new technologies and advanced manufacturing, as we continue our Industry 4.0 Digitalization journey using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, robotics, big data analytics and more.

What You Will Do

• Plan, organize and manage to ensure the FAB Control Systems (PLC/SCADA/HMI) and devices, instruments are capable of continuous operation.
• Assist in Facilities plant operations including first level troubleshooting and monitoring the critical plant parameters.
• Ensure that all Facilities services to Fab operations are smooth and uninterrupted all the time.
• Maintain/upgrade of PLC and SCADA system mainly GE/SIEMENS/AB and associate HMI (Complicity/WinCC/Factory Talk) and its associated networks for related facility system.
• Plan, supervise, and manage Control Systems related projects, upgrading and contract services.
• Maintain and improve quality and reliability of Control System and resolve day-to-day system issues.
• Prepare all required specifications, operating procedure and working instructions and ensure all documentation are properly updated and maintained.
• Guide and assist Shift Engineer to solve problems arising from assigned maintenance tasks or operating issues.
• Responsible for Purchase Requisition raising, update and follow up on all PO issued for Project Works, if necessary, where applicable.
• Weekly and monthly management reports – such as Incident, CAR, FMEA, Cost, Inventory and Asset update and project status to operational Manager and System Engineer.
• Liaise with internal and external people, customers, vendors and other departments to complete the assigned task.
• Actively participate in all engineering studies such as FMEA and contribute to system improvement.
• Assist the Ops section manager in reviewing different projects and operational activities in order to improve the existing practices.
• Implement appropriate measures to prevent/reduce potential for system failure.
• Site verification to ensure housekeeping & safety regulations are complied with.

What You Need

• Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, instrumentation engineering, or related field.
• 4 to 6 years of direct experience in controls and instrumentation engineering, preferably in a facilities, semiconductor manufacturing or related environment.
• Have deep, hands‑on experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems (specifically GE, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley platforms).

Equal Opportunity Employer

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.