Equipment Engineer at Global Foundries in Malta, New York

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. GlobalFoundries is owned by Mubadala Investment Company. For more information, visit www.gf.com.



Summary of Role:



This position will be located at GlobalFoundries in Malta, New York (Fab8) and report to the Etch Equipment Engineering Manager with the primary responsibility of installing new tools, working with the supplier on equipment issues and/or upgrades and supporting the manufacturing floor. Able to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor industry and GlobalFoundries protocol requirements, wearing all required clean room protective clothing and equipment up to a 12H day and lift a minimum of 30 pounds on a periodic basis during tool maintenance (scheduled or unscheduled).



Essential Responsibilities Include:



As a Senior Equipment Engineer you are responsible to support the Fab8 Etch equipment engineering and maintenance team. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to:

• Establishment of the equipment engineering and maintenance related business processes necessary to run and maintain the tools in production, as well as their documentation according to quality standards


• Drive equipment planning, equipment selection and configuration with the area process engineers


• Own installation, start up and volume ramp for all respective semiconductor process equipment


• Strong focus on keeping timelines and cost/budget control


• Establish and manage the equipment budget and cost model together with the module Planner


• Work in close collaboration with Process and Manufacturing teams


• Establishment of the equipment engineering and maintenance related business processes (SOPs, BKMs, JBIs) necessary to run and maintain the tools in production, as well as their documentation according to quality standards


• Develop and train the equipment technicians. Create materials and perform training of technicians working on tools in the area


• Ensure close interaction with equipment suppliers. Supplier management - own escalation and work together on resolution of tool issues


• Advanced troubleshooting of semiconductor process tool issues:


• Trace data analysis using OEM's application (ex. Lam DA, TEL Ingenio)


• Trace data analysis using current FDC implementation (FDC E3)


• Able to read and understand tool schematics (electrical, PIDs, utilities diagrams, etc.)


• Set up Equipment performance KPIs (Availability, Net MT%, PM Success), monitoring and adjustment according to fab goals


• After equipment start-up / ramp up, become responsible for all daily equipment engineering tasks including performance tracking, continuous improvement and cost reduction programs


• Ensure continuous knowledge exchange on best known methods and improvement levers with sister fabs (ex. Fab 1, Fab 7) engineers. Translate changes in other factories to improvement actions within the current fab

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 2-year Technical/Associates Degree in Science, Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing or a related discipline with a minimum of 8 years equipment engineering experience on relevant Etch equipment (ex. Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson)


• Fluency in English Language - written & verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other related engineering physical science discipline with 3 years of experience on 300mm equipment (ex. Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson).


• Strong continuous improvement mindset, permanently driving to identify and eliminate waste and errors in business process, work procedures and instructions, work organization


• Strong organizational skills, demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs


• Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic and self-starter. Demonstrated ability to use these attributes on conflict resolution

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.


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