Post-Fab Test Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries 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 methods.

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Expected Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $100,800.00

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

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