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AMHS Technician Equipment Engineering (Day Shift)

GlobalFoundries

Malta, NYFull-time$43–71K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$43–71K/yr
Location
Malta, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The AMHS Equipment Engineering Technician supports GlobalFoundries’ Malta Fab 8 semiconductor manufacturing facility. The role monitors and sustains equipment, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots equipment issues, and communicates status updates to lead technicians and engineers. Technicians work with production teams in a 24/7 operation and follow alternating day-shift schedules. The posting requires a high school degree or equivalent and one of several technical education or experience pathways.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Equipment Maintenance, requiredSemiconductor Equipment Monitoring, requiredEquipment Troubleshooting, requiredTime Management, requiredStanding, requiredWalking, requiredLifting 50 Pounds, requiredHand Tool Use, requiredCleanroom Work, requiredComputer Navigation, requiredEnglish, requiredStatistical Process Control, nice to haveProcedure Development, nice to haveReading Schematics, nice to haveStructured Problem-Solving, nice to haveElectrical Systems, nice to haveMechanical Systems, nice to havePneumatic Systems, nice to haveProject Management, nice to haveCommunication, nice to havePlanning, nice to haveOrganization, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Degree or Equivalent, required2-Year Technical Degree or 2 Years Military Experience or 4 Years Relevant Experience, requiredAssociate Degree in Engineering Technology or Equivalent, nice to have4+ Years Semiconductor Manufacturing Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Technician Equipment Engineering • F8 AMHS Day ShiftAbout 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 www.gf.com.

Summary of Role: This role is intended for our Malta site Fab 8, a 300mm leading edge semiconductor manufacturing facility that sustains a 24/7 operation. As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes in the assigned area, while working in partnership with production team members and area engineers. Maintenance Technicians monitor equipment performance, schedule, perform preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets, and use mechanical, electronic and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment related issues. Concise communication of updates on the status of equipment and area to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer is a vital part of the job.

Essential Functions – Skills (Employees must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without an accommodation):

  • Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks
  • Ability to perform work activities in a safe and responsible manner in line with all FAB8 EHS&S policies
  • Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Support and engage in training activities
  • Perform preventive, and corrective maintenance on equipment as required per the operating procedures
  • Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness
  • Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation and effectively communicate end of shift pass downs
  • Ability to effectively use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.

Essential Functions - Physical Capacity Demands (Employees must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without an accommodation):

  • Ability to work in a standing position for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
  • Ability to walk on uneven surfaces for >85% of a 12-hour shift
  • Ability to lift, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift
  • Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
  • Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
  • Ability to perform activities that include climbing vertical ladders, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching up/over, and crawling for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
  • Ability to utilize computer (typing, visual screen time) for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocol/requirements
  • Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements for a minimum of 10 hours a day
  • Able to wear upgraded PPE in accordance with GF safety procedures, including, but not limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron & gloves, and full-face shield, when required.
  • Able to remain in compliance with OSHA & NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134 (clean shaven) to don and work in an N95 Dust Mask or other air filtering devices, to include full-face respirator (cartridge & supplied air) for extended periods of time (> 2 hours)

Preferred Functions - Skills:

  • Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to Out-of-Control conditions including defect troubleshooting
  • Develop & enhance operating procedures
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement projects, learning and skills development
  • Ability to read and comprehend schematics / blueprints / electrical diagrams
  • Experience utilizing basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles
  • Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques
  • Basic understanding of the principles of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: High School Degree (or equivalent)
  • Experience: Electrical or mechanical, one of the following:
  • 2-year technical degree
  • 2 years of relevant military experience
  • 4 years of relevant experience (automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, electrical work, etc)
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal travel
  • Language Fluency: English (Written & Verbal)
  • Basic reading and writing comprehension skills
  • Basic computer navigation skills - (i.e.Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook)
  • Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements.
  • Able to work in a standing position for an extended period of time (during a 12-hour shift)
  • Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
  • Flexible and willing to work any shift (3-4 days alternating weeks during day or night shift)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education - associate degree in engineering technology, military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience – 4+ Years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong planning & organizational skills.

We offer industry leading benefits including:

  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Multiple competitive options for medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
  • Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Career development programs offered through a network of accredited educational programs with tuition reimbursement included.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Quarterly performance bonus
  • Relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates.

Alternating Week Shift Schedules:

  • Shift Week 1 Week 2
  • A (days) Week 1: Sunday to Wednesday 6:00AM to 6:30PM, Week 2: Sunday to Tuesday 6:00AM to 6:30PM
  • C (days) Week1: Thursday to Saturday 06:00AM to 06:30PM, Week 2: Wednesday to Saturday 6:00AM to 6:30PM
  • *Shift schedules are subject to change

Expected Salary Range $43,100.00 - $70,600.00 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 [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.

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

How this job compares

Set against the 506 open Equipment Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$43–71K/yr
  • US median$52–85K/yr60 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $57K, is 22% below the US median midpoint ($73K) — in the lowest quarter of Equipment Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 69 open Equipment Technician jobs in New York and 506 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience — more than three in four Equipment Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 260 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 297 of the 506 open Equipment Technician jobs (59%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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