Sr. Process Engineer - Photolithography

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Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries 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 l ithography chemicals as well as new generation photolithography tooling

Reduce Cycle Time & Cost for photolithography proc esses

Increase yield for photolithography proc esses

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

Experience – Minimum 2 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

3+ years of relevant semiconductor experience and advanced knowledge of photolithography

Advanced understanding of Lean manufacturing processes & activities such as 5S, Structured problem solving, Value stream mapping, Kaizen teams, TWI (Training within Industry)

Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing equipment & GlobalFoundries' systems in Essex, VT

Expected Salary Range

$69,000.00 - $145,800.00

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

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