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Global Foundries Technician - Equipment Engineering in Essex Junction, Vermont
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 an Equipment Maintenance Technician on Nights for the CMP area, to sustain and run the fab floor with primary responsibility of performing preventive and first call maintenance to support semiconductor equipment and its support equipment. This person needs to be flexible and dependable to meet business demands on equipment. This position is in the 200mm factory in Essex Jct., Vermont and is a shift position working a compressed week of 12-hour shifts, which could be a day or night shift depending on business need. GlobalFoundries is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts. Successful Manufacturing Technicians are self-motivated and work effectively in team or individual situations and demonstrate flexibility regarding assignments, work content, and work area.
Essential Responsibilities:
Operates semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Executes and performs Quality Standard Work
Provides leadership in continuous improvement to improve equipment productivity.
Execute preventive and first call maintenance on semiconductor equipment.
Deals with complex cross functional processes, systems and equipment
Evaluates and identifies solutions, considering implications to other functions
Applies working knowledge of technical resources to complete assigned tasks.
Identifies and solves basic problems and presents alternatives in a useful/logical manner.
Problems may involve uncommon variations of issues or situations
Refers more complex problems appropriately
Coordinates information exchange and builds working relationship with manager and co-workers to accomplish work steps and to solve problems.
Provides informal technical support and on-the-job training on specific tasks to new team members.
Requires some interaction outside of the immediate department to exchange information and accomplish tasks (e.g. with internal customers/suppliers)
Requires minimal interaction with others outside of the company
Provides informal technical support to new team members
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 – High School Education or equivalent, or High School Tech Center Education, coupled with demonstrated technical aptitude (external candidates must pass technical aptitude assessment)
Experience - 1-2 years of relevant experience
Travel – 0-5%
Fluent in English Language – both written & verbal
Physical Capacity Demands –
Able to perform shift work on a 12 hours per shift schedule
Able to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocol/requirements
Able to wear all required clean room protective clothing and equipment for normal 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
Ability to perform work in a standing position for the majority of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds on a periodic basis throughout the shift (preventive maintenance) and/or process issues
Preferred Qualifications:
Dependable / punctual
Effective communication skills and ability to work within a tightly coupled team.
Demonstrated Semiconductor Equipment Experience and Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks with required documentation
Demonstrated work performance in an environment requiring attention to detail and timeliness
Strong team member with ability to work well within a global team
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- An offer of employment with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Expected Salary Range
$37,100.00 - $63,600.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com 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.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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
Changing the world from the inside out
Join the team that’s moving the world forward.
What makes GlobalFoundries different? Our advanced operational and technology capabilities are made available through a global manufacturing network, anchored by facilities in Singapore, Dresden (Germany), Burlington (Vermont) as well as East Fishkill and Malta (New York).
At GF, we make things that matter — from the solutions that enable the way we live today, to the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow.
Our people bring this power to life. A diverse and global team representing the best in the industry, we are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.