Sr. Process Engineer - Photolithography Essex, VT, US Posted ago

## Sr. Process Engineer - Photolithography Essex Junction, Vermont, United States of America Apply Now Find out how well you match with this job

Requisition IDJR-2603437

Date posted
07/27/2026

Time Type Full time
** About Global Foundries:
** Global Foundries 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, Global Foundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit   
** Summary of Role:
** 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.
*
* Essential Responsibilities:

*** 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
* Collaborating with the equipment teams to improve deliverable targets, SPC (statistical process control), and tool qualifications
* Working with the integration, characterization and development teams to achieve objectives
* Collaborating 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, manager, 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
*
* 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 – bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical discipline plus 2-4 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
*
* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Education - Master’s degree in engineering or Material Science
* 4+ years of relevant semiconductor experience and advanced knowledge of photolithography
* Advanced understanding of Lean manufacturing processes & activities such as 5S, Structured problem…