Sr. Process Engineer - Photolithography

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Global Foundries is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts. The Fab9 photolithography process module is seeking a motivated Sr. Process Engineer to become part of our 200mm Fabricator team, fully on site, at Fab9 in Essex Junction, VT. This Mon‑Fri daytime position will sustain, improve, and own existing photolithography processes as well as develop new ones. The ideal candidate will work with new and existing photolithography chemicals across 365nm/248nm/193nm wavelengths on a variety of different tool types.

• Level ownership and line sustaining for existing photolithography processes
• Learn and work with Fab9 systems and photolithography processes & tools, while balancing quality, cost and delivery to meet and exceed output standards, product disposition for non‑process of record events
• Collaborate with the equipment teams to improve deliverable targets, SPC (statistical process control), and tool qualifications
• Work with the integration, characterization and development teams to achieve objectives
• Collaborate with the development teams on new technologies and features
• Develop new processes, create & execute qualification plans for new lithography chemicals as well as new generation photolithography tooling
• Reduce cycle time & cost for photolithography processes
• Increase yield for photolithography processes
• Create, execute and improve standard work
• Coordinate information exchange and build working relationships with co‑workers, other modules and support groups to accomplish tasks and solve problems. This will include initial time running tools to learn the area and develop a rapport with the manufacturing team
• Communicate and collaborate with co‑workers within and outside the department
• Work in a clean room environment wearing gloves, other personal protective equipment, including a clean room suit, up to 8hrs per day

• 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

• Education – bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical discipline
• Experience – Minimum 2 years of relevant semiconductor experience
• Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal
• Applied knowledge of photolithography
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, taking initiative to drive solutions to problems
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing processes & activities such as 5S, structured problem solving, value stream mapping, kaizen teams, etch
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills

• Education – Master’s degree in engineering or material science
• 3+ years of relevant semiconductor experience and advanced knowledge of photolithography
• Advanced understanding of lean manufacturing processes & activities such as 5S, structured problem solving, value stream mapping, kaizen teams, TWI (Training within Industry)
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing equipment & Global Foundries’ systems in Essex, VT

$69,000.00 – $. The exact salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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