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Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries Fab 9 in Essex Junction, Vermont has an opportunity for a skilled and motivated Robotics Applications engineer to join our 200mm wafer semiconductor factory (fab) automation team. As a technical leader for factory automation projects at Fab 9, you will play a key role in transforming legacy fab operations for automation. Your responsibilities will focus on scaling and optimizing the performance of a highly innovative mobile robot deployment program in a high-volume manufacturing environment. A successful candidate will have extreme attention to detail to prevent unintended changes or process variations, strong cross-functional engagement and commitment to continuous improvement. We are seeking a passionate engineer who can lead and deliver complex engineering projects, develop innovative solutions, and collaborate in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for deployment/commissioning of an expanding fleet of mobile robots performing semiconductor manufacturing operations in an existing fab, converting manual (human) operation to automated operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, integrate, deploy and optimize the performance of robotic systems, including process and equipment engineering, IT and facilities engineering.
• Engage with external suppliers (eg. Equipment OEMs) and partners to evaluate, select and deploy automation solutions, troubleshoot and continuously improve operational performance.
• Lead the integration of overall capability roadmap and requirements specification in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, factory automation team, and suppliers.
• Contribute to and engage in continuous improvement efforts to enhance systems, procedures, equipment availability, utilization, cycle time, cost, etc.
• Create and modify existing training material and procedures, providing first class reference material for peers and internal customers.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor / manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Education - BS degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Robotics Engineering, IT/CompSci, or a similar discipline
• Experience - 6+ years industry experience with factory automation / robotics integration
• Demonstrated experience and skills in equipment data retrieval and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to describe complex problems, clearly aligning key stakeholders
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter, capable of leading and managing complex problems and projects - resourceful, creative and innovative in developing solutions to resolve issues
• Proven track record of successfully implementing complex projects
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, demonstrated excellence collaborating on and across teams
• Fluent in English language (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Robotics Engineering, IT/CompSci, or a similar discipline
• 5+ years industry experience in manufacturing engineering
• Understanding of / experience with semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience commissioning, debugging and improving collaborative mobile robots
• Proficiency with data analytical/statistical tools such as JMP, Excel/Pivot Tables, etc
• Knowledge of PLC and robotic program methods and principles
• Knowledge of SECS/GEM protocols

Expected Salary Range

$94,300.00 - $175,100.00

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 usaccommodations@gf.com 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.

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