Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer; College Graduate

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Global Foundries Fab 9, the world leader in RF semiconductor manufacturing in Essex Junction, VT, is seeking an entry level Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer. The selected individual will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering organization with primary responsibilities focused on support, development and continuous improvement of 200 mm semiconductor manufacturing processes.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts in support of throughput improvement, cost reduction, and yield learning.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to screen and optimize equipment and processes to meet technology (performance, yield, and reliability) and manufacturing (process stability, cost of ownership) targets.
• Lead hands‑on, tactical troubleshooting efforts to resolve long‑term performance issues; deconstruct and understand complex systems.
• Collaborate with Global Foundries technicians and operators to support delivery and quality commitments to our customers.
• Collaborate with technology development, integration, characterization, and quality engineering to develop new technologies and drive improvements to yield.
• Understand both equipment and process sides of issues, focusing on delivering our product on time with excellent quality.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methods to complex systems to address performance issues.

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

• Education – Bachelor’s in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and proven good academic standing.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Travel – up to 10%.

• Prior related internship or co‑op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Project management skills, the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter, and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.
• Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).

$54,200.00 - $

Global Foundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. All policies and processes which pertain to employees, including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination, are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.