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Principal Engineer - CVD Engineering

Globalfoundries gf.com Open
Essex Junction Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Senior Engineering Leadership role at Globalfoundries. Essex Junction · full-time · $85,000–$146,000 base.

SalaryStated by Globalfoundries
$85,000 – $146,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationEssex Junction
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$85,000–$146,000
PostedOct 6, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Maintain and refine current CVD processes and equipment, while creating new approaches for both
  • Coordinate with maintenance and process technicians and other engineers to keep fabrication output on track
  • Drive improvements to equipment availability, production cost and yield
  • Bring teams together to solve problems and help commission new or upgraded equipment
  • Coach junior engineers and support production of dielectric and conductive films

What you bring

  • A chemical, materials or related engineering degree with relevant experience, or an advanced degree with the stated experience
  • You can analyze data, solve problems and explain action plans clearly
  • You understand semiconductor manufacturing, production equipment and cleanroom facilities
  • You communicate fluently in written and spoken English

Who this fits

This senior engineering role suits someone ready to own CVD processes and equipment while mentoring less experienced engineers. You’ll work on site in Essex Junction, Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with travel of up to ten percent. The work includes lifting parts up to thirty pounds and spending extended periods standing, bending or crouching in a cleanroom.

From the employer

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:

The Fab9 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) module is seeking a motivated Principal Engineer to become part of our 200mm Fabricator team, fully on site, at Fab9 in Essex Junction, VT. This Mon-Fri daytime position will sustain, improve, and own existing CVD processes and equipment as well as develop new ones. The ideal candidate will support fabrication of dielectric and conductive films utilizing CVD methods and applicable chemistries.


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians, process technicians and peer engineers to meet production demands
  • Drives continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement
  • Supports or leads cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and equipment engineering
  • Supports installation and startup of new or retrofit equipment
  • Mentor and lead lower-level engineering team members

Other Responsibilities:

  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
  • Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor

Required Qualifications:

  • Education –Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Materials or related engineering field plus 4-5 years relevant experience OR Masters degree plus 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD plus 1-2 years relevant experience
  • Problem solving and communication of action plans
  • Travel - Up to 10%
  • Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal
  • Physical Capacity Demands – Ability to lift and carry parts up to 30 lbs. Stand, or bend and crouch to inspect, or work on equipment in the clean room for extended periods of time
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong planning & organizational skills
  • Advanced data analysis experience
  • Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fab 9 data systems
  • Project management and communication of plans

Expected Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $146,000.00

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.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law

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