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Principal Engineer - Integration 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 28, 2026
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Set priorities for a technology module, delegate work across its team, and lead improvement trials and hardware decisions
  • Raise manufacturing performance by protecting quality, cutting defects, stabilizing processes, and improving processing efficiency
  • Analyze production data to find line problems, then coordinate containment and fixes to protect yield and delivery
  • Develop new production technologies with device and process teams, while pursuing savings through yield and efficiency gains

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s in chemical, materials, electrical or mechanical engineering, plus four to five years in semiconductor manufacturing or a related field
  • You can work fluently in English and apply structured problem-solving and Lean Manufacturing principles
  • You understand active and passive devices, manufacturing methods, and how to work with diverse teams and partners

Who this fits

This role suits a senior integration engineer ready to own a technology module. You’ll work on site in Essex Junction, Monday through Friday during the day, with occasional weekend coverage. Protective gear or cleanroom clothing is required when needed.

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:

GlobalFoundries Fab 9 is seeking a Principal Integration Engineer to support our 200mm semiconductor manufacturing and development facility in Essex Junction VT. The core responsibilities of this team involve ownership of process integration of semiconductor devices; monitoring performance and driving improvements related to technology yield, Cp/Cpk of inline and electrical parameters, defectivity, and more. The team is also responsible for the development of new and emerging technologies through definition/execution of experiments and technical data analysis. The ideal candidate demonstrates a technical understanding of semiconductor principles and an understanding of a balanced scorecard approach to develop, sustain, and improve semiconductor technologies with quality, cost, and delivery all considered. This role will be fully on site, working on a Monday - Friday daytime schedule, with some minor weekend coverage as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Complete ownership of a technology module, accountable for prioritization of projects based on business need, delegation of tasks to extended module team, lead for definition of improvement experiments and hardware disposition

  • Sustain and improve manufacturing technologies by ensuring product quality, reducing defectivity, improving process stability (Cp/Cpk), and increasing processing efficiency

  • Detect line issues through data analysis and driving appropriate containment and resolution in a timely manner to limit the impact to yield and delivery

  • Collaborate with device, process module teams in driving development work for new production technologies

  • Drive cost reductions through expense elimination, line and test yield improvement, and efficiency improvements

  • Possess a working knowledge of active and passive devices along with an intimate knowledge of manufacturing methods is required


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 of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering plus minimum 4-5 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing or related field or related discipline OR MS + 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD + 1-2 years relevant experience

  • Fluency in English language - both written and verbal

  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment and/or cleanroom suit as needed

  • Demonstrated structured problem-solving skills and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, as well as internal and external partners

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous internship or co-op experience in a semiconductor company

  • Knowledge of coding languages R or Python

  • Lab or pre-professional experience in semiconductor processing

  • Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)

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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