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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 Sr. Technician - Microelectronics Failure Analysis with expertise in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to join our advanced analytical laboratory in Essex Junction, Vermont. This handson role supports highvolume semiconductor manufacturing, yield learning, and rootcause determination through detailed physical failure analysis at the device and process level.This SEM technician is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, serve as a technical expert for SEMbased analysis, and actively contribute to analytical method development, tool ownership, and mentoring within the lab.

Essential Responsibilities

• Independently execute complex, routineand nonroutine SEMbased failure analysis, from wafer level through final interpretation, in support of yield, reliability, and manufacturing investigationsas well as process optimization and technology development

• Perform advanced sample preparation for SEM analysis, including precision mechanical cleaving,mechanicalpolishing(cross-sectionandplanview), and FIBbased sitespecific milling

• Select andoptimizeSEM imaging conditions (e.g., voltage, current, detectorselection, contrast mechanisms) to resolve subtle or ambiguous failure signatures

• Interpret SEM results in the context of device structures, materials, and semiconductor processflows

• Workwith failure analysis engineersto helpdefineoptimalsample prep andanalytical strategies

• Develop, improve, and standardize SEMoperatingprocedures, troubleshooting guides, and training documentation

• Ensure thorough documentation of analytical results, imaging data, and tool status in lab reporting systems

• Train and mentor junior technicians, sharing best practices in SEM operation, interpretation, and data quality

• Promote strong safety, compliance, and continuousimprovement culture inthelab environment

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 - associate's degree(2year technical degree) in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing,Mathor a related disciplineOR equivalent military technical training
• Experience - minimum 4 years of relevant technical experience

• Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to engineers and lab leadership

• Fluency in English (both written and verbal)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to periodicallylift upto 30 pounds to support preventive maintenance and tool sustainment activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Handson experience with SEM in a semiconductor failure analysis or processsupport role

• Experience acting as SEM tool owner, lead technician, or primary technical contact for SEM platforms

• Demonstrated ability to independently performSEM analysis and associated sample preparation, including mechanical cleaving and/or crosssection preparation

• Experience supporting highvolume manufacturingfabsand fastturn-aroundrootcause investigations

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.

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