Senior Maintenance Technician - Photolithography; Nights

About Global Foundries:

Global Foundriesisa 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, Global Foundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit

Global Foundries is looking to hire Equipment Maintenance Technicians in the Litho/Photo module to sustain and run the fab floor with primary responsibility of resolving equipment and process issues. Technician positions are hourly shift positions nights working a compressed week of 12-hour shifts. Global Foundries is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts.

• Monitor, control, and qualify 200 mm semiconductor equipment
• Perform basic preventive maintenance activities
• React to error messages of factory systems and/or equipment
• Process wafers using defined procedures
• Perform visual inspections (quality check)
• Recover from process and tool interruptions
• Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize tool availability, cycle time, utilization and cost
• Complete all required reporting and documentation
• Understand and follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements
• Actively participate in continuous improvement processes, learning and skills development
• Strong team member, able to work well with a global team, and other duties as assigned

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Other activities assigned by manager.

• Education:
  
  High School Degree (or equivalent)
• Experience:
  
  Electrical or mechanical, one of the following:
• 2-year technical degree and 4 years of relevant experience
• 2 years of relevant military experience and 4 years of relevant experience
• 6 years of relevant experience (automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, electrical work, etc)
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal travel
• Language Fluency:
  English (Written & Verbal)
• Basic reading and writing comprehension skills
• Basic computer navigation skills - (i.e. Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook)
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements.
• Able to work in a standing position for an extended period of time (during a 12-hour shift)
• Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
• Flexible and willing to work any shift (3-4 days alternating weeks during day or night shift)

• Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to Out-of-Control conditions including defect troubleshooting
• Develop & enhance operating procedures
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects, learning and skills development
• Ability to read and comprehend schematics / blueprints / electrical diagrams
• Experience utilizing basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles
• Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques
• Basic understanding of the principles of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

• Education - associate degree in engineering technology, military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
• Experience – 4+ Years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing
• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Multiple competitive options for medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Career development programs offered through a network of accredited…