Process Engineer Etch / Litho/PVD/CVD – JL4/5

Penang March 17, 2026 Workday

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.globalfoundries.com


Introduction
The role is based in Penang, Malaysia. As the ideal candidate, you will leverage your analytical and problem-solving skills and play a vital role to fuel our growth in Process Engineering. Your role will span across existing and new Fabs, improving processes and thereby wafer yields, increasing manufacturing productivity that are key to achieving Fab excellence. Coaching Associate Engineers (AEs) will also be part of your job responsibilities.

What You Will Do

  • Sustain production line, SPC/FDC (statistical process control / fault detection classification) monitoring, CPK improvement, and troubleshooting support for process and tool issues.

  • Support Process CIP (continuous improvement projects) to improve process robustness, cost and capacity efficiency.

  • Develop new process recipes for new/existing technologies.

  • Improve process performance indices adopting big data analytic, statistical analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.

  • Work with cross functional teams, cross fabs and OEM suppliers for BKM (best known method) convergence on recipes, material, method and I4.0 automation.

  • Support company's production ramp schedule by process qualification, productivity improvement and new tool release.

  • Provide training and guidance to Associate Engineers (AEs) to support day-to-day operational requirements.

  • Opportunities for job rotation and overseas assignment.

  • Opportunities to file patents, author technical papers for publication and present at local or overseas seminars.

Required Qualifications:

  • MS/BS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemistry & Physics and other relevant qualification.

  • 3-5 yrs of relevant experience in similar role

Other Essential Attributes

  • Good team player, able to work independently, resourceful, willing to learn new skills with good initiatives.

  • Strong communication skills (interpersonal, oral and written).

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.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

 

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