Associate Engineer, Manufacturing Operations

About GF

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power‑efficient and high‑performance solutions for high‑growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

What We Offer

We offer full-time career opportunities that provide meaningful learning experiences, cross-functional collaboration, and professional development. Employees benefit from mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities that support skill development, career progression, and long-term success.

Summary of Role:

Support semiconductor manufacturing operations by ensuring efficient use of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production resources to meet operational goals. The role involves monitoring production performance, supporting automated manufacturing systems, driving process improvements, resolving operational issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, quality, throughput, and cycle time.

Essential Responsibilities include:  

• Support daily semiconductor manufacturing operations to achieve cycle time, throughput, quality, and shipment targets.
• Monitor production performance and troubleshoot operational issues to ensure efficient use of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Support and maintain automated manufacturing tools and systems used in production.
• Partner with engineering and industrial engineering teams to support capacity planning and manufacturing optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on manufacturing projects and process improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) requirements and standards.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, engineering, or industrial operations environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through internships, university projects, student organizations, competitions, or workplace initiatives.
• Interest in continuous improvement, manufacturing optimization, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and productivity.

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. 

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