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Associate Engineer, Manufacturing Operations.

Remote Hardware & Semiconductor Engineering Full-Time

Associate Engineer, Manufacturing Operations: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role supports semiconductor wafer fab operations as an associate engineer for manufacturing operations.
  • The Person:The person will support day-to-day production shop floor management, WIP and tool management, test wafer and reticle handling, equipment PM, shop floor coordination, and report preparation.
  • Requirements:The advert asks for a diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Microelectronics or Chemical Process Technology, at least 1 year of wafer fab or related manufacturing experience, computer literacy, and the ability to read reports, flow diagrams, and charts.

About the role

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.

Job Title: Remote Technician / Associate Engineer Manufacturing Operations 300MM 
 

Job Purpose: 
Assist in the day-to-day production shop floor management, resource management, automation and equipment performance, WIP management, PM management, activity coordination, problem-solving, and decision-making remotely as part of a business process outsourcing team. Handle overall manufacturing support functions including changeroom and materials logistics and post-fab operations. 

Principal Accountabilities: 
Assist in meeting daily targets and overall operation goals such as cycle time, throughput, prototype success, and shipment plans.  
Handle overall Fab centralized test wafer management including preparation, recycling, re-route/downgrade via online SiView MEs in both offline and EIM + auto delivery execution mode. 
Operate all test wafer recycling and FOUP (Carrier) cleaning tools, perform routine 1st level PM and setup. Overall reticle management (exception for specific individual selected). 
WIP and tool management including WIP balancing, held and queue lots management, equipment PM, capacity, and constraint management.
Work closely with manufacturing engineers and production control in defining shop floor real-time dispatch rules and continuous improvements.
Assist manufacturing engineers in monitoring and managing EIM, auto delivery, and RTD status and performance, working closely with CIM, AMHS, and MFG systems.
Assist manufacturing engineers in continuously updating MFG standard operation procedures.  Assist manufacturing engineers in handling coordination work/activities after Fabout step including Etest, internal sort, and OQA  Assist manufacturing engineers in report preparation. 

Position Specification: 

Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Microelectronics/Chemical Process Technology 
Minimum 1 year of wafer fab experience or other related manufacturing environment.

Computer Literacy: 
Systematic problem-solving 
Ability to read and understand reports, flow diagrams, and charts 

Other Essential Attributes: 
Physically fit to work 12 hours rotating day/night 
Demonstrate leadership potential 
Self-motivator, inspires teamwork, and result-oriented 
Highly adaptable to changing practices, new procedures/protocols 
Team player with good interpersonal skills 
High sense of urgency and highly committed 
 
GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations. 

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

 

Published September 2, 2026
Location Penang, United Kingdom
Job Type Full-Time