Experienced Robotics and Automation Specialist

About GF 

GlobalFoundries® Inc. (GF®) is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF redefines innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions with leading performance in all growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and manufacturing services. With a talented and diverse team and manufacturing locations in the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology provider to its global customers. GF employs approximately 13,000 people, including more than 3,000 in Dresden, Germany.

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Introduction

GlobalFoundries Digital Manufacturing has an opportunity for a skilled and motivated Robotics Applications engineer to join our worldwide robotics and automation transformation team. As a subject matter expert for mobile robotics, you will play a key role in establishing and driving our OneGF mobile  robotics strategy - worldwide across GF’s 200mm and 300mm semiconductor fabs in the US, Germany and Singapore. Your responsibilities will include technical leadership and hands-on support to site engineering teams scaling and optimizing mobile robot deployment programs in a high-volume manufacturing environment.  A successful candidate will have extreme attention to detail to prevent unintended changes or process variations, strong cross-functional engagement and commitment to continuous improvement. We are seeking a passionate engineer who can lead and deliver complex engineering projects, develop innovative solutions, and collaborate in a manufacturing environment.

Your Job

• Provide on-site and remote engineering leadership in the deployment/commissioning of an expanding worldwide fleet of mobile robots performing semiconductor manufacturing and support operations in existing fabs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, integrate, deploy and optimize the performance of robotic systems.  This work applies to the automation of legacy human operations as well as new operational installations. Key focus on Fab9 site in Essex Junction, Vermont

• Engage with external robotics suppliers and partners/integrators to evaluate, select and deploy automation solutions, troubleshoot and continuously improve operational performance. Key focus on suppliers based in Germany (KUKA, BEC) and Ireland (ControlSoft)

• Lead the integration of overall capability roadmap and requirements in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders – Digital Manufacturing Robotics Strategy Lead, site automation teams, and suppliers.

• Contribute to and engage in continuous improvement efforts to enhance systems, procedures, equipment availability, utilization, cycle time, cost, etc.

• Create and modify existing training material and procedures, providing first class reference material for peers and internal customers.

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

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor / manager

• 10-20% international travel

Required Qualifications         

• Education - BS degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Robotics Engineering, IT/CompSci, or a similar discipline

• Experience - 7+ years industry experience with robotics applications engineering

• Demonstrated experience and skills in robotic programming, fleet management and its integration with factory control systems, robot log and signal retrieval and analysis

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to describe complex problems, clearly aligning key stakeholders

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Self-starter, capable of leading and managing complex problems and projects - resourceful, creative and innovative in developing solutions to resolve issues

• Proven track record of successfully implementing complex projects

• Fluent in English language (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Robotics Engineering, IT/CompSci, or a similar discipline

• 5+ years industry experience in manufacturing engineering

• Understanding of / experience with semiconductor manufacturing

• Experience commissioning, debugging and improving collaborative mobile robots

• Proficiency with data analytical/statistical tools such as JMP, Excel/Pivot Tables, etc.

• Knowledge of PLC and robotic program methods and principles

• Knowledge of SECS/GEM protocols