Sr. Technician - Factory Automation (Day Shift)

Global Foundries; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in the United States seeks a Sr. Factory - Automation Technician to sustain and run the fab floor, resolving equipment and system issues in factory automation and robotics.

This role operates on 12-hour shifts within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The position requires a 2-year engineering associate degree (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent, 18+ months of experience, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 2-year associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• 18+ months of relevant experience.
• Fluency in English (written & verbal).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control, and repair factory automation and robotics equipment.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and visual quality checks.
• Respond to error messages and recover from interruptions; document activities.
• Process wafers using defined procedures and optimize tool availability and cycle time; maintain reporting and safety compliance.

Skills

English Fluency

Cross-functional

Education

2-year Engineering Associate Degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (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 looking to hire a Sr. Factory - Automation Technician to sustain and run the fab floor with primary responsibility of resolving equipment and system issues specific to the factory automation systems and robotics. This technician position either day shift (D1/D2) working a compressed week of 12-hour shifts. The N2 shift scheduled is 7AM- 7PM. GlobalFoundries is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor, control, and repair factory automation and mobile robotics equipmentPerform basic preventive maintenance activitiesReact to error messages of factory systems and/or equipmentProcess wafers using defined procedures. Perform visual inspections (quality checks) Recover from equipment and system interruptions. Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize tool availability, cycle time, utilization and cost Complete all required reporting and documentationUnderstand and follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements Actively participate in continuous improvement processes, learning and skills development Collaborate well within a global team and with other internal / external stakeholders

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programsOther duties as assigned by manager/supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Education - 2 Year associate's degree in engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Electrical) and/or equivalent military experienceExperience - 18+ months of relevant experience and/or equivalent military experience. Fluency in English Language - both Written & VerbalPhysical Capacity Demands - 12-hour Alternate Work Schedule (Days), ability to be on your feet for up to 10 hours during a shift, and lift up to 30 lbs. Work in a clean room environment wearing gloves and a clean room suit, as well as all required PPEAbility to work cross-functionally and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipling (Mechanical / Electrical)Experience in Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance or other experience in roboticsExperience: 3+ years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing / robotics or related technical experienceStrong and effective communication skills

Salary

Expected Salary Range $48,200.00 - $83,200.00. The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location. The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.

Accommodations

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.

Equal Opportunity

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