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Sr Engineer - Process Engineering

GlobalFoundries

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Essex, VT · Posted October 19, 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:

GlobalFoundries has a Sr Process Engineer opportunity at the Essex Junction, VT site to join the Front End of Line Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) module. The engineer will own, sustain, and improve RIE processes. This role is fully onsite on a Monday – Friday daytime schedule.

Essential Responsibilities:

Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians, process technicians, and equipment engineers to meet production demands

Design and execute experiments to perform root cause understanding

Drive continuous improvement efforts in support of throughput improvement, cost reduction, and yield learning

Lead process qualifications for new tools and processes and implement process control plans

Support cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and equipment engineering

Create, execute and improve standard work

Partner with GlobalFoundries' integration, equipment, and quality engineering teams to support the development of new technologies

Communicate and collaborate with co-workers within and outside the department

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Required Qualifications:

Education: BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering physical science discipline

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of Semiconductor experience or relevant technical manufacturing experience

Fluency in English Language - both written & verbal

10% travel may be required

Strong organizational skills along with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments

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

Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities

Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE)

Preferred Qualifications:

4+ years’ experience as a semiconductor process engineer

Knowledge of semiconductor/silicon processing

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering physical science discipline

Project leadership experience

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.

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