Principal Engineer, Process (CMP)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries Singapore is seeking a senior CMP equipment engineer to own the performance, reliability, and capability of CMP tools in high-volume manufacturing. You will drive installation, qualification, production ramp, and CIP initiatives while partnering with Process and Manufacturing teams.

Lead RCA/8D problem solving, develop maintenance strategies, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with suppliers on upgrades to maximize yield and uptime.

Qualifications

• 7 years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience, preferably CMP.
• Strong expertise in CMP hardware, maintenance strategies and reliability.
• Experience in tool installation, qualification, production ramp, and supplier management.
• Knowledge of SPC, FDC and predictive maintenance.
• Experience leading RCA/8D and complex problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end CMP equipment performance, including uptime, reliability, availability, yield impact, and cost of ownership.
• Lead installation, qualification, and production ramp of new CMP equipment, technology nodes, and capacity expansion initiatives.
• Drive equipment capability improvement, reliability enhancement, and continuous improvement programs (CIP) to achieve manufacturing and business objectives.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex equipment issues and provide technical leadership during major excursions and high-impact manufacturing events.
• Conduct and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), corrective actions, and long-term preventive measures to eliminate recurring failures.
• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) strategies to maximize tool performance and operational efficiency.
• Leverage SPC, FDC, and predictive maintenance methodologies to proactively identify and mitigate equipment risks
• Partner closely with Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, and Supplier Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve overall fab performance.
• Drive equipment roadmap planning and work with suppliers on hardware upgrades, technology enhancements, and long-term reliability improvements.
• Establish and standardize equipment engineering best practices, documentation, and operating procedures.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and serve as the primary technical SME for CMP equipment systems
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Skills

CMP equipment knowledge

Maintenance strategies

Reliability engineering

Tool installation & ramp

Supplier management

SPC & FDC & predictive maintenance

RCA/8D problem solving

Communication & leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science

Job description

About GF

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visitwww.gf.com

Introduction

This role is responsible for leading the performance, reliability, and capability of CMP equipment to support high-volume manufacturing, technology development, and capacity expansion initiatives. This role serves as the technical authority for CMP toolsets, driving equipment excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement while partnering across Engineering, Manufacturing, and supplier organizations.

Your Job

• Own end-to-end CMP equipment performance, including uptime, reliability, availability, yield impact, and cost of ownership
• Lead installation, qualification, and production ramp of new CMP equipment, technology nodes, and capacity expansion initiatives
• Drive equipment capability improvement, reliability enhancement, and continuous improvement programs (CIP) to achieve manufacturing and business objectives
• Lead troubleshooting of complex equipment issues and provide technical leadership during major excursions and high-impact manufacturing events
• Conduct and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), corrective actions, and long-term preventive measures to eliminate recurring failures
• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) strategies to maximize tool performance and operational efficiency
• Leverage SPC, FDC, and predictive maintenance methodologies to proactively identify and mitigate equipment risks
• Partner closely with Process, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, and Supplier Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve overall fab performance
• Drive equipment roadmap planning and work with suppliers on hardware upgrades, technology enhancements, and long-term reliability improvements
• Establish and standardize equipment engineering best practices, documentation, and operating procedures
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and serve as the primary technical SME for CMP equipment systems

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, or Masters in Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline
• 7 years of semiconductor equipment engineering experience, preferably in CMP
• Strong expertise in CMP equipment hardware, maintenance strategies, and reliability engineering
• Proven experience in tool installation, qualification, production ramp, and supplier management
• Strong knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), fault detection and classification (FDC), and predictive maintenance methodologies
• Demonstrated success in leading complex problem-solving efforts using RCA, 8D, or equivalent methodologies
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills

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.