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Principal Equipment Engineer - Cleans

GlobalFoundries

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Essex, VT · Posted October 27, 2026

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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 (Monday - Friday daytime) supporting Cleans 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 Cleans module is seeking a motivated Principal Equipment Engineer to become part of our 200mm Fabricator team in Essex Junction, VT. The candidate will be responsible for ownership of Cleans manufacturing equipment, supporting maintenance and driving tool availability and cost improvements. Individual hired needs to be comfortable wearing any/all required personal protective equipment and working with wet chemicals. This role will be fully onsite.

Essential Responsibilities:

Own and maintain Cleans equipment: Expectation to spend majority of time on the cleanroom floor troubleshooting equipment downs and assisting maintenance with more challenging recoveries

Mentor other equipment engineers

Be a technical leader in the area: Be open-minded and innovative

Maintain a consistent, positive attitude

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

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:

Experience / Education: BS + 4-5 years of experience OR MS + 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD + 1-2 years relevant experience

Fluent in English language - both written and verbal

Up to 10% travel may be required

Physical Requirements - Ability to wear any / all personal protective equipment as required upon entry into the Fab, including cleanroom suit, standing long periods of time

Prior experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong planning & organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of semiconductor/silicon processing

Hands-on experience working with electrical and mechanical components

Ability to read electrical schematics

Ability to effectively lead tool troubleshooting

Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partner

Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity

Expected Salary Range $85,000.00 - $146,000.00

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.

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