CFM Process Technician

GLOBALFOUNDRIES  Fab 8, Malta New York,  is seeking highly skilled and motivated technicians in the Contamination Free Manufacturing (CFM or Defect Metrology) to become part of our state of the art 300mm factory in Malta, New York. These positions will be required to sustain and run the factory floor with primary responsibility of resolving equipment and process issues. The Process Technician position is an hourly shift position working a compressed week of 12-hour shifts. GLOBALFOUNDRIES is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts.

Specific Responsibilities Include:
Monitor, control, and qualify state of the art 300mm semiconductor equipment (Defect SEM, Bright Field & Dark Field Scan Tools, Bare Wafer Scan Tools, Macro Inspection Tools and E-Beam Scan Tools).
Perform daily tool qualifications to assure equipment is running at optimum level.·     React to error messages from factory systems and/or equipment
Process wafers using defined procedures
Operate metrology/ inspection equipment and interpret results
Learn a wealth of defect and classification codes and be able to sort and tag specific defects for engineering review.
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
Use standard software applications (MS Office) and specific programs (Xsite, SiView, SPACE etc.) creating reports and documenting procedures
Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize tool availability, cycle time, utilization and cost
Perform engineering experiments by following instructions
Run shift operations including, but not limited to, communications with various other modules,assuring that product doesn’t build up behind tools and is processed according to time constraints and key performance indicators
Complete all required reporting and documentation
Understand and follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements
Actively participate in continuous improvement processes and ongoing training
Train new team members
Perform all activities  in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Required Qualifications:
Fluent in English Language – written & verbal
High School degree or equivalent
Able to perform shift work on a 12 hours per day shift schedule
Able to work in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocol/requirements
Able to wear all required clean room protective clothing and equipment for normal 12 hour per day shift (excluding breaks)
Ability to perform work in a standing or sitting  position for majority of a 12 hour shift (excluding breaks)
Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds on a periodic basis throughout the shift (preventive maintenance) and/or process issues
Demonstrated technical skills and knowledge of semiconductor processing and process equipment
Demonstrated ability to operate computer and system interface programs to ensure appropriate computing and analysis of production information
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation
Demonstrated work performance in an environment requiring high level of attention to detail and timeliness
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize activities.
Strong team player with ability to work well within a global team

Preferred Qualifications:
Associate Degree in technical field
2 years direct experience working in semi-conductor manufacturing
Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control methodologies & systems
Equipment or process maintenance experience in semi-conductor manufacturing
Familiarity with Lean processes & activities and Kaizen teams