Principal Facilities Engineer: Water & Ultrapure Systems

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. 2 LLC; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Essex, Vermont is seeking a Principal Facilities Engineer to lead potable and ultrapure water purification systems, including RO, ion exchange, degasification, and filtration. You will manage budgets, drive improvements, and mentor teams on site, ensuring safe, reliable operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires a BS in engineering with 3–5 years in water purification, fluent English, and the ability to lead hands-on troubleshooting while coordinating

Qualifications

• BS from an accredited engineering program.
• Experience in water purification or related manufacturing environment (3–5 years).
• Fluency in English (written & verbal).
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Develop expense and capital budget plans for equipment.
• Manage projects and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement within the system operations.
• Provide day-to-day support of operational and maintenance issues on site.
• Set direction on improving quality and lowering costs.
• Perform analysis of utility systems operations.
• Interpret quality data and determine corrective actions.
• Lead design and modification of SOPs and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Water purification

Project management

Process improvement

Maintenance leadership

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Technical troubleshooting

Education

BS in engineering

MS in Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SPC software

PI software

Job description

GlobalFoundries in Essex, Vermont is seeking a Principal Facilities Engineer to lead potable and ultrapure water purification systems, including RO, ion exchange, degasification, and filtration. You will manage budgets, drive improvements, and mentor teams on site, ensuring safe, reliable operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires a BS in engineering with 3–5 years in water purification, fluent English, and the ability to lead hands-on troubleshooting while coordinating