Principal Process Engineer

Company Information

Company Name: Global Foundries U.S., Inc.

Position Title: Principal Process Engineer

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: 400 Stonebreak Road Extension, Malta, NY 12020

Provide technical leadership and expertise in process engineering for semiconductor manufacturing, leading the development of new semiconductor processes and technologies to improve yield, performance, and reliability.

• Lead the development, validation, and implementation of new processes or process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and conduct continuous improvement projects to enhance production efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues related to semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including design, integration, and production to ensure seamless process flow.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians in process engineering.
• Interface with other fabs and global teams for technology transfer and process ramp‑up.
• Develop and modify process formulations, methods, and controls to meet quality standards; create, analyze, and review technical charts.
• Establish SOPs and perform FMEA for related processes.
• Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
• Integrate equipment and material capabilities to meet process module and technology specifications, and drive CIP to improve process performance indices.
• Support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs, maintaining a safe working environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field (or equivalent foreign degree).
• At least 4years of progressively responsible post‑baccalaureate experience in process engineering for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience managing and optimizing the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) process to create flat, uniform surfaces for lithography and etching steps.
• Experience in CMP process development for new technologies.
• Experience monitoring process performance and implementing adjustments to maintain quality and yield targets.
• Experience maintaining production quality and yield in semiconductor fabrication.
• Experience with cost control and inventory management.
• Experience with CMP polish tools and CMP recipe creation and development.
• Experience with project management and design of experiments.

Salary range: $130,957 – $146,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and location.

For reasonable accommodations in the employment process, please email  Only inquiries regarding accommodations will be responded to through this address.

Global Foundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity enhances its business potential. All policies and processes relating to employment are implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, disability, national origin, race, religion, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.