Manufacturing Inline Controls (MIC) - Equipment Technician

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. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

This role is intended for our Malta site Fab8, a 300mm leading edge semiconductor manufacturing facility. As a MIC (Manufacturing Inline Control) Technician, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes in the assigned area, while working in partnership with production team members and area engineers. Maintenance Technicians monitor equipment performance, schedule, perform preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets, and use mechanical, electronic and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment related issues. Concise communication of updates on the status of equipment and area to the management and/or engineering team is a vital part of the job. This role is fully on site.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks
• Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment
• Support and engage in training activities
• Perform preventative, and corrective maintenance on equipment as required per the operating procedures
• Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness
• Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation and effectively communicate end of shift pass downs
• Effectively use time management skills to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities
• 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
• Utilizing basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles, as needed
• Troubleshooting and deploying structured problem-solving techniques

Other Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience:
  • 2+ years of relevant military experience
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience (automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, electrical work, etc)
• Travel Requirements: Minimal Travel
• Language Fluency: English (both Written & Verbal)
• Basic Computer navigation skills, and fluency in Microsoft 365 programs - (i.e. Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook)
• Ability to work any shift (3-4 days alternating weeks during day or night shift)
• Basic understanding of the principles of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to work in a standing position for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces for >85% of a 12-hour shift
• Ability to lift, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift
• Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
• Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to perform activities that include climbing vertical ladders, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching up/over, and crawling for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to utilize computer (typing, visual screen time) for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements for a minimum of 10 hours a day
• Able to wear upgraded PPE in accordance with GF safety procedures, including, but not limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron & gloves, and full-face shield, when required.
• Able to remain in compliance with OSHA & NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134 (clean shaven) to don and work in an N95 Dust Mask or other air filtering devices, to include full-face respirator (cartridge & supplied air) for extended periods of time (> 2 hours)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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: The ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Experience with KLA, AMAT, ONTO, NOVA defect inspection and/or metrology platforms
• Experience with electron or optical microscopes and optical alignment/calibration principles
• Experience with pneumatic stages and calibration
• Experience with network-integrated machinery or imaging systems

Expected Salary Range

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] 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.

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