Semiconductor Cleanroom MEV Engineer (New Grad)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. 2 LLC; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is recruiting for a New College Graduate to join the Fab 9 Manufacturing Engineering team in a hands‑on role focusing on mini‑environment air‑filtration systems for semiconductor wafer processing equipment.

The position emphasizes MEV design, fabrication, installation, and documentation, with exposure to robotic automation interfaces and cross‑functional collaboration within engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Education – Graduating with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field from an accredited degree program.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
• Travel - Up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Use CAD tools to design and modify mini‑environment (MEV) air‑filtration systems for semiconductor wafer‑processing equipment, integrating fan filter units, HEPA filters, and structural framing.
• Support hands‑on fabrication and installation of MEVs for new equipment, including aluminum‑frame cutting/joining and filtration‑system integration, while collaborating with technicians.
• Partner with Fab 9 Automation Engineering to modify legacy MEVs and equipment interfaces that enable robotic automation solutions on wafer‑processing equipment.
• Develop and improve standard work for MEV design, fabrication, installation, and documentation.
• Monitor MEV system performance through measurement and analysis of airflow, particulates, and molecular contaminants, and support materials‑compatibility assessments.
• Plan and coordinate multiple concurrent projects with Equipment Engineering, Automation Engineering, Facilities Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations to meet committed installation and capacity milestones.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting to identify sources and solutions for airflow, particulate, and molecular‑contamination issues in the fab.
• Partner with operators, maintenance technicians, and other stakeholders to understand process impacts, maintain clear equipment and analysis records, and modernize legacy documentation.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Mechatronics

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

CAD tools

SolidWorks

Job description

GlobalFoundries is recruiting for a New College Graduate to join the Fab 9 Manufacturing Engineering team in a hands‑on role focusing on mini‑environment air‑filtration systems for semiconductor wafer processing equipment.

The position emphasizes MEV design, fabrication, installation, and documentation, with exposure to robotic automation interfaces and cross‑functional collaboration within engineering and manufacturing teams.