AME Principal Maintenance Technician (Cleans)

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

Summary of Role:

Principle Equipment/Maintenance Technicians sustain and run the fab floor with primary responsibility of resolving equipment and process issues. Technician positions are shift positions working a compressed week of 12-hour shifts. GlobalFoundries is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor, control, and qualify state of the art 300mm semiconductor equipment
• Perform basic preventive maintenance activities
• React to error messages of factory systems and/or equipment
• Process wafers using defined procedures
• Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to Out of Control conditions including defect troubleshooting
• Perform visual inspections (quality check)
• Recover from process and tool interruptions
• Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize tool availability, cycle time, utilization and cost
• Complete all required reporting and documentation
• Understand and follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements
• Actively participate in continuous improvement processes, learning and skills development
• Strong team member, able to work well with a global team, train new team members as needed and other duties as assigned
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

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: High School Degree (or equivalent)
• 2 Year Technical/Associates Degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent military training/experience or equivalence
• Experience: At least 4 years direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing or in semiconductor tool/equipment/facilities maintenance
• Experience: Or 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent military experience
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel
• Language Fluency: English (Written & Verbal)
• Basic reading and writing comprehension skills
• Basic computer navigation skills - (i.e.Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook)
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements.
• Able to work in a standing position for an extended period of time (during a 12-hour shift)
• Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
• Flexible and willing to work any shift (3-4 days alternating weeks during day or night shift)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Year Technical/Associates Degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent military training/experience or equivalence
• Experience: 6+ years direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing or in semiconductor tool/equipment/facilities maintenance
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent military experience
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of semiconductor processing and process equipment
• Able to operate computer interfacing systems
• Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation; demonstrate solid work performance in an environment requiring high level of attention to detail and timeliness
• Proficiency with software applications and Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.

Communicates and collaborates with:

• Local and global co-workers within the function
• Internal and external customers and/or suppliers to provide service and support on an ongoing basis Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.
• Skilled specialist in functional area.
• Applies specialized skills and experience to complete assignments in an effective and resourceful manner.
• Typically requires higher education or specialized training or certification (for Technical roles it is a requirement).
• Leverages soft skills and project management skills to lead projects and to support more junior level colleagues.
• Applies appropriate language skills; may require English as business language or other language skills based on regional need.

Expected Salary Range

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 View email address on aiapply.co 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