Principal Engineer - CVD Engineering

GlobalFoundries inc.; Essex, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries inc. in Vermont seeks a Principal Engineer for the CVD Engineering group at Fab9 in Essex Junction.

This on-site role focuses on sustaining and improving existing CVD processes and equipment, and developing new ones for dielectric and conductive films using CVD methods and chemistries. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead improvement projects, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining safety compliance and high yield performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Materials or related engineering field with 4–5 years of experience
• Masters degree with 2–4 years of experience
• PhD with 1–2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, process technicians and engineers to meet production demands
• Drive continuous improvement for equipment availability, cost reduction and yield
• Lead cross functional problem solving with facilities, maintenance and equipment engineering
• Support installation and startup of new or retrofit equipment
• Mentor and lead lower-level engineering team members

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Planning

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

English fluency

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical, Materials or related engineering

Masters in related field

PhD in related field

Job description

## Principal Engineer - CVD EngineeringApply: Essex Junction: Full time: Posted Today: JR-2605783**About GlobalFoundries:**GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com**Summary of Role:**The Fab9 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) module is seeking a motivated Principal Engineer to become part of our 200mm Fabricator team, fully on site, at Fab9 in Essex Junction, VT. This Mon-Fri daytime position will sustain, improve, and own existing CVD processes and equipment as well as develop new ones. The ideal candidate will support fabrication of dielectric and conductive films utilizing CVD methods and applicable chemistries. **Essential Responsibilities:*** Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians, process technicians and peer engineers to meet production demands* Drives continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement* Supports or leads cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and equipment engineering* Supports installation and startup of new or retrofit equipment* Mentor and lead lower-level engineering team members **Other Responsibilities:*** 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 **Required Qualifications:*** Education –Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Materials or related engineering field plus 4-5 years relevant experience **OR** Masters degree plus 2-4 years relevant experience **OR** PhD plus 1-2 years relevant experience* Problem solving and communication of action plans* Travel - Up to 10%* Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal* Physical Capacity Demands – Ability to lift and carry parts up to 30 lbs. Stand, or bend and crouch to inspect, or work on equipment in the clean room for extended periods of time* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong planning & organizational skills* Advanced data analysis experience* Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities **Preferred Qualifications:*** Fab 9 data systems* Project management and communication of plans **Expected Salary Range**$85,000.00 - $146,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law