GlobalFoundries · 19 hours ago
Principal Equipment Engineer - Reactive Ion Etch
Essex Junction, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $146K/yr
6+ years expGlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services. The Principal Equipment Engineer will oversee the performance of semiconductor etch equipment and implement strategic improvements, collaborating with various teams to ensure production demands are met.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians and process engineers to meet production demands
Drive continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement
Establish and manage the spare parts to meet repair budgets
Support cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and process engineering
Work with procurement and suppliers to select strategic equipment and ensure continuity of spare part supply and quality
Manage installation and startup of new or retrofit equipment
Mentor and lead lower-level equipment engineering team members
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
Qualification
Required
Education –Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field
Experience - Minimum 6 years in related fields
Understanding of and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems
Understanding of pumps, high vacuum systems and Rf generators
Problem solving and communication of action plans
Travel - Up to 10%
Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal
Physical Capacity Demands – Ability to lift and carry parts up to 30 lbs, stand, or bend and crouch to inspect, or work on equipment in the clean room for extended periods of time
Preferred
Experience with supplier and contractor management
PLC, control systems and instrumentation
Project management and communication of plans
Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities
Basic data analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning & organizational skills
Company
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry that manufactures integrated circuits in high volume.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.39BKey Investors
European CommissionU.S. Department of CommerceU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-11Grant· $579.33M
2024-11-20Grant· $1.5B
2024-05-22Post Ipo Secondary· $750M
Leadership Team
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DK Sohn
VP
Jonathan Park
IP Strategy and Offering Management
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