Sr CFM Apps Process Technician – 2000 Sign On Bonus

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  Fab 8 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 a shift position shift position working a compressed week of 12-hour shifts. GlobalFoundries is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts.

Essential 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).
• Recipe creation for PWQ, BFI, PUMA, DFS/AMI, SEM tools
• Recipe trouble shooting and provide solution
• Resolve Lot hold issues and DFS cases.
• Follow the SOP and basic recipe setup from BKM for NPI setup lots
• React to error messages from factory systems and/or equipment
• Process wafers using defined procedures
• Operate metrology/ inspection equipment and interpret results
• 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
• Complete all required reporting and documentation
• Understand and follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements
• Actively participate in continuous improvement processes
• Train new team members

Other Responsibilities:

• 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
• Associate Degree in technical field
• 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 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:

• Any science degree
• 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