Sr. Process Engineer - Photolithography

Global Foundries; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer for the Fab9 200mm photolithography team in Essex Junction, VT. This Mon-Fri daytime role focuses on sustaining, improving, and owning lithography processes and developing new ones, working with 365nm/248nm/193nm chemistries and multiple tool types.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in engineering or materials science with 2–4 years in semiconductors, strong Lean knowledge, and proven leadership in projects. On-site role with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical discipline required.
• Proven ability to lead projects and drive solutions.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge including 5S, problem solving, value stream mapping, Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Own and sustain existing photolithography processes.
• Learn Fab9 systems and photolithography processes and tools.
• Collaborate with equipment, development, and integration teams to meet targets.
• Develop new processes and qualification plans for lithography chemicals and tooling.
• Reduce cycle time and cost; increase yield; create and improve standard work.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and support groups.

Skills

Photolithography

Project leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

English fluency

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or materials science

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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

GlobalFoundries is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts. The Fab9 photolithography process module is seeking a motivated Sr. Process 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 photolithography processes as well as develop new ones. The ideal candidate will work with new and existing photolithography chemicals across 365nm/248nm/193nm wavelengths on a variety of different tool types.

Essential Responsibilities

• Level ownership and line sustaining for existing photolithography processes
• Learn and work with Fab9 systems and photolithography processes & tools, while balancing quality, cost and delivery to meet and exceed output standards, product disposition for non-process of record events
• Collaborating with the equipment teams to improve deliverable targets, SPC (statistical process control), and tool qualifications
• Working with the integration, characterization and development teams to achieve objectives
• Collaborating with the development teams on new technologies and features
• Develop new processes, create & execute qualification plans for new lithography chemicals as well as new generation photolithography tooling
• Reduce Cycle Time & Cost for photolithography processes
• Increase yield for photolithography processes
• Create, execute and improve standard work
• Coordinate information exchange and build working relationships with co-workers, manager, other modules and support groups to accomplish tasks and solve problems. This will include initial time running tools to learn the area and develop a rapport with the manufacturing team
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers within and outside the department
• Work in a clean room environment wearing gloves, other Personal Protective Equipment, including a clean room suit, up to 8hrs per day

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 engineering, materials science, or related technical discipline plus 2-4 years of relevant semiconductor experience
• Fluency in English Language - both Written & Verbal
• Applied knowledge of photolithography
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, taking initiative to drive solutions to problems
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing processes & activities such as 5S, Structured problem solving, Value stream mapping, Kaizen teams, etch
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Education - Master's degree in engineering or Material Science
• 4+ years of relevant semiconductor experience and advanced knowledge of photolithography
• Advanced understanding of Lean manufacturing processes & activities such as 5S, Structured problem solving, Value stream mapping, Kaizen teams, TWI (Training within Industry)
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing equipment & GlobalFoundries' systems in Essex, VT

Expected Salary Range

$69,000.00 - $120,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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.

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