About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries (“GF”) 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, GF 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: 
This role is intended for our Malta site Fab 8, a 300mm leading edge semiconductor manufacturing facility. The Factory System Setup Technician handles the setup and configuration of factory systems to support new product introduction and achieve production ramp objectives.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for setting up factory systems, including workflow, specification management, experiment management (EMS), manufacturing execution system (MES), and equipment management.
• Work with engineering and technical support teams to configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing systems, ensuring continuous 24x7 operations.
• Set up various factory system components such as user accounts, manufacturing equipment, work areas, wafer banks, recipes, technologies, products, process definitions, steps, module definitions, main routes, engineering experiments, reticles, carriers, pods, and manufacturing codes.
• Fulfill setup requirements and implement plans to optimize quality, performance, and customer delivery metrics for Fab 8.
• Adhere to advanced global factory systems configuration processes and functions.
• Assist with common nomenclature, standardization, documentation, and change management within Fab 8 and across other GlobalFoundries fabs.
• Develop relationships with internal teams such as Operations, Information Technology, Process Integration, AME, and Supply Chain.
• Help support Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Operations, Process Integration, and other Manufacturing Services organizations.
• Provide 24x7 factory systems setup support, which may involve 12-hour shifts, as well as on-call and holiday coverage.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

• An associate's or 2-year technical degree in science, math, engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, or a similar field is required. Equivalent military training or at least three years of relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing can also meet the education requirement.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Edge, SharePoint, and navigating file systems.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Shows dedication to ongoing learning and skill improvement.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures, with strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven success in roles requiring attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and prioritizing work.
• Works well as part of a global team.
• Candidate will work a Day Shift role which may consist of a compressed schedule of 12-hour shifts (6:00am - 6:00pm) or a Monday-Friday schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in a 300 mm wafer fab with high factory automation.
• Experience with IBM SiView MES or other MES solutions.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing.
• Data Analysis, Computer Information Systems.
• Relevant military experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Computer – computer sciences, technical, engineering, software knowledge.
• Microsoft Suite Applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)

Expected Salary Range

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