GlobalFoundries

Sr. Process Engineer - Photolithography

GlobalFoundries$69K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or related field with 2-4 years of semiconductor experience.
  • Fluent in both written and verbal English.
  • Experience with photolithography processes and tools.
  • Ability to lead projects and drive problem-solving initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing processes such as 5S and Kaizen.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own and sustain existing photolithography processes.
  • Learn and manage Fab9 systems while meeting quality and delivery standards.
  • Collaborate with equipment teams to improve process targets and qualifications.
  • Work with development teams on new technologies and photolithography features.
  • Develop new processes and execute qualification plans for lithography chemicals and tools.
  • Reduce cycle time and cost for existing processes.
  • Coordinate information sharing and relationship building with teams across the facility.

Benefits

  • Work in a state-of-the-art manufacturing cleanroom environment.
  • Opportunity for professional development in advanced photolithography technologies.
  • Engagement in collaborative projects across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Focus on initiatives for quality improvement and process optimization.
Full Job Description
Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts. The Fab9 photolithography process module is seeking a motivated Sr. Process Engineer to become part of our 200mm Fabricator team, fully on site, at Fab9 in Essex Junction, VT. This Mon-Fri daytime position will sustain, improve, and own existing photolithography processes as well as develop new ones. The ideal candidate will work with new and existing photolithography chemicals across 365nm/248nm/193nm wavelengths on a variety of different tool types.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Level ownership and line sustaining for existing photolithography processes
  • Learn and work with Fab9 systems and photolithography processes & tools, while balancing quality, cost and delivery to meet and exceed output standards, product disposition for non-process of record events
  • Collaborating with the equipment teams to improve deliverable targets, SPC (statistical process control), and tool qualifications
  • Working with the integration, characterization and development teams to achieve objectives
  • Collaborating with the development teams on new technologies and features
  • Develop new processes, create & execute qualification plans for new lithography chemicals as well as new generation photolithography tooling
  • Reduce Cycle Time & Cost for photolithography processes
  • Increase yield for photolithography processes
  • Create, execute and improve standard work
  • Coordinate information exchange and build working relationships with co-workers, manager, other modules and support groups to accomplish tasks and solve problems. This will include initial time running tools to learn the area and develop a rapport with the manufacturing team
  • Communicate and collaborate with co-workers within and outside the department
  • Work in a clean room environment wearing gloves, other Personal Protective Equipment, including a clean room suit, up to 8hrs per day


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 / supervisor


Required Qualifications:

  • Education - bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical discipline plus 2-4 years of relevant semiconductor experience
  • Fluency in English Language - both Written & Verbal
  • Applied knowledge of photolithography
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects, taking initiative to drive solutions to problems
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing processes & activities such as 5S, Structured problem solving, Value stream mapping, Kaizen teams, etch
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong planning & organizational skills


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education - Master's degree in engineering or Material Science
  • 4+ years of relevant semiconductor experience and advanced knowledge of photolithography
  • Advanced understanding of Lean manufacturing processes & activities such as 5S, Structured problem solving, Value stream mapping, Kaizen teams, TWI (Training within Industry)
  • Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing equipment & GlobalFoundries' systems in Essex, VT


Expected Salary Range
$69,000.00 - $120,000.00

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

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