Sr. Metrology Equipment Engineer
GlobalFoundries
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Essex, VT · Posted September 22, 2026
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About the job
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: This Equipment Engineering position is a 5/2 schedule supporting Metrology and CFM equipment on site at Fab 9 in Essex, VT in a cleanroom environment. Occasional nights and weekend support may be required, as needed. The Fab 9 Metrology module is seeking a motivated Sr. Equipment Engineer to become part of our 200mm Fabricator team in Essex Junction, VT. The candidate will be responsible for ownership of Metrology and CFM manufacturing equipment , supporting maintenance and driving tool availability and cost improvements.
Essential Responsibilities:
Own and maintain CFM / Metrology equipment.
Help expand maintenance team skills and document procedures.
Drive tool installs / relocations as needed.
Assist with tool sourcing / fleet upgrades as needed.
Lead structured problem solving to identify root cause equipment failures and drive tool availability improvements.
Provide Tool Status and coordinate planned maintenance as needed for capacity.
Interface with other fab modules and other groups as needed.
Provide second level support for CFM / Metrology equipment interfacing as needed with outside vendors
Maintain Vendor Maintenance agreements
Work with the third-party vendors / suppliers to enable continued tool support.
Work with part planners to maintain and add spare parts for tools as needed.
Maintain inventory for critical parts to ensure sufficient quantities on hand.
Setup repair paths as needed to ensure continued part support and reduce support costs.
Create requisitions for parts and service
Lead and support cost savings activities
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs
Oher duties as assigned by manager / supervisor
Required Qualifications
Education - BS degree in Engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or closely related engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience - Minimum of 2+ years engineering or equipment maintenance experience on 200mm equipment in the semiconductor manufacturing industry
Skills - Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic, motivated, and self-driven
Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs, and the ability to meet deadlines and commitments
Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal
Physical Capacity Demands – Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor industry and GlobalFoundries protocol requirements, wearing all required clean room protective clothing and equipment and lift a minimum of 30 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in relevant engineering or related field
Preferred 2+ years of Metrology specific engineering in semiconductor manufacturing industry
Understanding and knowledge of basic semiconductor/silicon processing, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) and familiarity with 5S, 8D, FMEA
Coding experience in VBA, Python, C++, MATLAB, SQL or other coding language that can be applied to automation of tasks
Experience in using trace data analysis using FDC & OEM’s application (ex. E3, Equipment Realtime Charting etc.)
Expected Salary Range $69,000.00 - $120,000.00
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.
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