Senior Equipment Engineer - Semiconductor Front End

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. 2 LLC; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries seeks a Sr Equipment Engineer at the Essex Junction, VT site to own, sustain, and improve RIE equipment in the Front End of Line. This full-time onsite role collaborates with maintenance and process teams to meet production demands and drive performance improvements.

The position requires a BS in engineering, 2–3 years in semiconductor equipment maintenance, English fluency, and up to 10% travel. DOE/SPC knowledge is a plus, supporting throughput and yield initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering physical science discipline.
• 2–3 years of semiconductor experience or relevant technical manufacturing experience related to equipment maintenance.
• Fluency in English language - both written & verbal.
• 10% travel may be required.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Knowledge of SPC and DOE.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians, process technicians, and process engineers to meet production demands.
• Lead structured problem solving to identify root cause equipment failures and drive tool availability improvements.
• Manage new equipment installations and relocations as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in support of throughput improvement, cost reduction, and yield learning.
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers within and outside the department.
• Work with part planners to maintain and add spare parts for tools as needed, as well as setting up repair paths to ensure continued part support and reduce costs.

Skills

English fluency

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPC knowledge

DOE knowledge

Job description

GlobalFoundries seeks a Sr Equipment Engineer at the Essex Junction, VT site to own, sustain, and improve RIE equipment in the Front End of Line. This full-time onsite role collaborates with maintenance and process teams to meet production demands and drive performance improvements.

The position requires a BS in engineering, 2–3 years in semiconductor equipment maintenance, English fluency, and up to 10% travel. DOE/SPC knowledge is a plus, supporting throughput and yield initiatives.