GlobalFoundries

Principal Technician - Facilities Engineering

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerGlobalFoundries
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries 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, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries in Essex, VT is seeking a first shift (M-F, 7am-330pm) Chemical System Maintenance, Deionized Water, and Operations Principal Technician to work in the facilities organization, reporting to Dustin Nuhfer. For this 200mm Semiconductor manufacturing facility, the equipment includes chemical supply systems, chemical blending units, reverse osmosis, ion exchange resin, filtration, and other manufacturing support systems. This position is fully on site and requires some rotating holiday / weekend coverage. The ideal candidate will possess some demonstrated leadership /supervisory experience.

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Essential Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations by leading teams across 4 shifts in safe, compliant, and efficient chemical handling while providing guidance and mentoring
  • Ensure proper system operation by performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks
  • Respond to and troubleshoot system alarms and controls
  • Perform mechanical field work on filters, resin vessels, UV lights, pumps, valves, tanks, tubing, piping, and controls
  • Lead and coordinate improvement projects to increase safety, continuous operations, and organizational capability
  • Work in a team environment with a focus on customer satisfaction
  • Provide technical leadership to operate, maintain, and enhance various types of distribution equipment utilized in the Manufacturing areas.

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

Required Qualifications:

  • Education – associate degree in engineering, technology, or related field
  • Experience - Minimum 7-8 years in related or mechanical field
  • Schedule flexibility as weekend coverage will be required
  • Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal
  • Physical Capacity Demands – ability to lift 30 lbs and wear a respirator
  • Some demonstrated leadership / supervisory experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, and collaboration across various teams
  • Wear a cleanroom suit and personal protective equipment for cleanroom environment, as needed
  • Ability to climb up / down ladders and fit into confined spaces for maintenance purposes
  • Fluency in Microsoft 365 software programs and in basic computer applications (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, CoPilot, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education – 4 Year bachelor's degree in technical or related field
  • 8+ years' experience, and or education, in facilities systems such as water treatment, water purification, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, chilled water and glycol chilled water, compressed air, chemical distribution, and control systems
  • Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
  • Strong planning & organizational skills

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

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  • Employment typeFull time
  • SeniorityLead / Principal
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