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About GF
GlobalFoundries is a world-leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry with facilities in Dresden, Singapore, New York and Vermont (USA). Our products are used in various technical applications, e.g. mobile communications, consumer electronics, automotive and Internet of Things. GlobalFoundries employs around 13,000 people worldwide, including 3,000 in Dresden.
Your Job
Globalfoundries Fab1 is seeking an Equipment Engineer in Dresden Germany. The individual selected for this position will work together with GlobalFoundries maintenance technicians and other system experts and equipment-, manufacturing- and process Engineers. The employee will be responsible for a certain type of PVD/ALD tools and applications used in a leading edge semiconductor manufacturing environment. Additional projects will include the further optimization of the PVD/ALD equipment used for different technologies. In addition a high volume production environment needs to be maintained (quality vs. wafer volume and cost).
Your responsibilities include:
Equipment ownership including responsibility of hardware performance for fleet of specific PVD equipment type
To become the technical expert of machine and respective specification
High focus on preventative and corrective maintenance objectives including complex tool troubleshooting
To generate and optimize maintenance work instructions and to ensure an effective maintaining of equipment with the team of shift technicians
To coach and mentor maintenance shift personnel on skill level, direct feedback and work performance (technical leadership)
Interact with supplier service team on site in order to ensure an effective OEM service
Continuous improvement of equipment reliability and OEE maximization by proposing and realizing optimizations of maintenance processes
To ensure cost minimization by efficient utilization of resources including parts management/2nd sourcing and shop floor optimization
To perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and to support all Environmental, Health, Safety and Security requirements and programs
To suport the start-up of new equipment until “ready for process” including hookup/facilitation, the suppliers hardware and process startup and the acceptance
To ensures an appropriate maintenance documentation is done in SAP
FDC is used for equipment control and further developed towards predictive maintenance in collaboration with the FDC driver of the module
Required Qualifications
Engineering/Bachelor degree or similar (e.g. “staatlich geprüfter Techniker”) including multiple year work experience in any of the following engineering fields: Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Microelectronics or equivalent
Long term experience in high volume semiconductor manufacturing, minimum 5 years
Profound knowledge of PVD/ALD equipment
Experiences in maintenance methods and equipment engineering, respectively the treatment of equipment in productive operation and the continuous improvement
Familiar to work in cross-functional teams of equipment/process engineers and maintenance technicians as well as suppliers service
Capable to fluidly communicate in English language – written & verbal.
Comprehensive project management skills
Goal oriented
Excellent team player / assertiveness
We Offer
The position is open-ended and to be filled as soon as possible.
Attractive compensation components:
13th month salary, bonus payments, assistance with relocation to Dresden.
Flexible working time arrangements:
Family friendly part-time models, trust flextime, salary conversion into free time
Diverse opportunities for further development:
Career stages for every job, internal qualification offers, promotion of external educational qualifications
Focus on your health:
On-site gym and beach volleyball court, bike leasing, subsidized employee restaurant
Corporate culture:
Cooperation at eye level - everyone is on first name terms with us, budget for individual team events, social commitment via GlobalGives
You can find more benefits in detail at https://gf.com/de/careers/benefits/
Diversity is part of our corporate DNA. For this reason, we would like to encourage women in particular to apply for a job with us. As we value equal opportunities and inclusion is particularly important to us, we welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/
Changing the world from the inside out
Join the team that’s moving the world forward.
What makes GlobalFoundries different? Our advanced operational and technology capabilities are made available through a global manufacturing network, anchored by facilities in Singapore, Dresden (Germany), Burlington (Vermont) as well as East Fishkill and Malta (New York).
At GF, we make things that matter — from the solutions that enable the way we live today, to the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow.
Our people bring this power to life. A diverse and global team representing the best in the industry, we are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.