Post-Fab Test Engineer; College Graduate

Position: Post-Fab Test Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)
About Global Foundries Global Foundries  (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high performance solutions for high growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability.

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Summary of Role:

Global Foundries is seeking a New College Graduate Equipment Engineer to join our post-fab manufacturing team in Essex Junction, Vermont. In this role, you will support semiconductor manufacturing equipment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability, performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

This fully onsite position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies while developing technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a high-volume production environment.

Essential

Responsibilities include:

Support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Monitor equipment performance and analyze data to identify opportunities to improve reliability, quality, productivity, and cost.

Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues, root cause investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Participate in equipment installations, qualifications, upgrades, and manufacturing readiness activities.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Facilities, Process Engineering, Quality, and supplier teams to resolve technical issues and support production objectives.

Develop and maintain equipment documentation, procedures, specifications, and maintenance strategies.

Support engineering projects focused on safety, equipment uptime, cycle time, and operational excellence.

Collect, analyze, and present technical data to support engineering decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

Education – Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related equipment-focused engineering field from an accredited degree program.

Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.

Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior related internship or co-op experience.

Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.

Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.

Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong planning & organizational skills

Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, automation, or manufacturing systems.

Familiarity with data analysis, structured problem-solving, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement…