Principal Engineer - Industrial Engineering

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit .

Summary of Role:

As a Princip al Industrial Engineer, you’ll collaborate with other members of the Industrial Engineering department, Advanced Module Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Manufacturing/Operations Engineering & Product Integration teams to support Capital Expenses, assist with fab capacity data and ultimately improve factory output and reduce cycle time. Clear communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role. This role is fully onsite at our Fab 8, Malta, NY facility.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand Capacity Planning Systems and methods to calculate fab capacity/cycle time

• Update and run the capacity model for both ramp plans and new product analyses

• Analyze capacity output and make recommendations on fab tooling purchases, retrofits or transfers

• Understand and execute on capital processes and support capital execution/tracking

• Create detailed documentation of business processes, IE specifications, and operating procedures

• Support various departments in improving factory output using advanced analytics

• Participate in and/or lead process improvement teams and other project technical teams

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

• Other responsibilities as assigned by manager / supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Education - BS in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Science discipline

• Experience - Minimum 4-year relevant technical experience for a high-volume manufacturing company, preferably semiconductor wafer manufacturing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

• Solid written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments

• Demonstrated ability to work well within a cross-functional teams

• Travel Requirements: up to 10%

• Language Fluency: English (both Written & Verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing science discipline
• Knowledge of Factory Physics and Principles

• Experience in a Wafer Fab or High-Volume Manufacturing Facility

• Knowledge of or training in Capacity Planning

• Lean six sigma certification

Expected Salary Range

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 [email protected] 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.

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