Global Etch Module Lead: Optimization & Standards

Global Foundries; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor foundry, seeks a Global Etch Module lead to drive global improvements across US, DRS, and SG fabs. You will own Etch tooling roadmaps and partner with central engineering to standardize processes for cost, productivity, and quality gains.

The role requires 11+ years in semiconductor processing, a Bachelor’s in engineering or sciences, English fluency, and ~20% travel. Join a global team advancing OneGF initiatives and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Experience - 11+ years of industry experience.
• Strong background in Semiconductor process, modules and/or Operations/Manufacturing, extensive knowledge of semiconductor processing, operations, & understanding of equipment.
• Language Fluency - English (written & verbal).
• Travel ~20%.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive global cost, productivity, and quality improvement opportunities with our worldwide Fabs.
• Standardize and optimize procedures, measurements, approaches, and drive global, cross-Fab improvements in, e.g., fault-detection/classification (FDC), test-wafer usage, and preventive-maintenance (PM) procedures.
• Be an influential global contact and leader for OneGF Etch topics and drive meaningful dialog, resulting in the identification and implementation of best-known-methods (BKMs) across sites.
• Bring subject-matter experts (SMEs) together and drive benchmarking, brainstorming, and actions taking towards improved Module/Operations performance.
• Drive comprehensive benchmarking & gap assessments between Fabs with a structured, methodical approach, establish clear improvement strategies including help from sister Fabs, and roll-up status, progress, and plans succinctly to executive management.
• Drive standardization and optimization of key BKMs, visuals, procedures / approaches that enable us to drive faster, more efficient improvements in productivity, cost, quality across our worldwide Etch Modules.
• Own and lead Etch tooling roadmaps in collaboration with our Fabs and Procurement/IE, to support our longer-term tooling & business strategy.
• Collaborate closely with the Fab Modules, Ops/Manufacturing, global central engineering / GSM / IE / Finance / Quality teams, and any other organizations needed to improve our Fab operations.
• Be a true partner and independent arbiter to our Fabs to maximize wafer outputs with our existing assets while balancing cost and quality aspects.
• Be a role model for true OneGF interactions and the powerful impact this has on GF's bottom line.
• Work with cross function teams to address yield improvement, excursions and best practices across fabs.
• Drive CIP (Continuous improvement plans) to improve performance indices.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Skills

English (written & verbal)

Semiconductor processing

Module/Operations/Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or equivalent experience

MS in Engineering or Science

Job description

GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor foundry, seeks a Global Etch Module lead to drive global improvements across US, DRS, and SG fabs. You will own Etch tooling roadmaps and partner with central engineering to standardize processes for cost, productivity, and quality gains.

The role requires 11+ years in semiconductor processing, a Bachelor’s in engineering or sciences, English fluency, and ~20% travel. Join a global team advancing OneGF initiatives and manufacturing excellence.