GlobalFoundries · 12 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Construction Project Management
Essex Junction, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$79K/yr - $146K/yr
6+ years expGlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services. They are seeking an experienced Engineer in Construction Project Management to ensure the installation and commissioning of process tools and infrastructure, while leading technical reviews and managing complex projects.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Work directly with tool owners, engineers, module managers, tool OEMs, contractors, facilities engineering’s, Design Manager, Construction CM, and others to ensure all aspects of installing process tools and facility support equipment meet the requirements to ensure the tool can be operated properly and on schedule
Leads complex projects and assignments globally and/or cross functionally
Applies professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative/ innovative and effective ways
Initiates cross-functional process improvements and cost management activities consistent with company objectives
Works closely with cost engineers, tool owners and other key stakeholders to establish budget’s and owns execution to meet that financial commitment
Exercising judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluate criteria for obtaining results and proactively solves complex problems
Influences cross functional and high impact decisions
Updates and validates all database systems for tool utilities and schedules to ensure all pertinent information is captured and recorded properly
Coordinates each phase of construction from fact finding to commissioning through tool operation to ensure expectations are met
Creates and maintains performance metrics (EV, EAC, PAS, etc.) on a weekly basis
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs
Other duties as assigned by supervisor / manager
Qualification
Required
Education - B.S. Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or related technical field in the semiconductor industry
Experience - Minimum of 6-7 years' related experience in addition to the degrees noted above
Skilled in reading, translating and executing to schematic designs
Fluency in English language (both written and verbal)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well within a global matrixed team or environment
Limited domestic and/or international travel may be required
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or technical related field
8+ years' experience with multiple wafer fab facilities and in the Semiconductor Manufacturing industry
Equipment Process and Equipment Engineering Experience
Facilities Engineering Experience with multi disciplines
Scheduling Experience, Primavera and MS Project
PMP certified
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 & Offering Management
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