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Principal Engineer - CVD Engineering.

Hardware & Semiconductor Engineering Full-Time
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Principal Engineer - CVD Engineering: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a principal engineer in semiconductor chemical vapor deposition supporting fabrication at a 200mm fab.
  • The Person:The person will own and improve CVD processes and equipment, support new process and equipment startup, solve production and equipment problems, and mentor lower-level engineering team members.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Materials or related engineering field, or a Masters degree or PhD, plus relevant experience, with advanced data analysis experience and understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities.

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 

 

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 

Published October 6, 2026
Location Essex Junction, VT
Category Hardware & Semiconductor Engineering  
Job Type Full-Time  

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