Engineer/Sr. Engineer, Production Control

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor foundries and the only one with a truly global footprint spanning three continents. We manufacture complex, feature-rich integrated circuits that enable billions of electronic devices. At GF, we make things that matter—supporting the solutions that enable the way we live today, and the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow. Join us in changing the industry that is changing the world. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Why GF

Be part of our global team at the forefront of providing cutting-edge global technology solutions. We are seeking candidates with a strong passion for new technologies and advanced manufacturing as we continue our Industry 4.0 digitalization journey using technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, robotics, big data analytics, and more.

Your work will have a direct impact in our expanding Fab Operations, building platforms of purpose-built technologies such as smart mobile devices, personal computing, home and industrial IoT, automotive, and more. You will have access to the latest technological developments at GF Labs, with opportunities for patent submissions, presenting your ideas on a global platform, and enjoying GF-wide collaboration across our fabs and offices around the world.

What You Will Do

• Plan and prepare manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows to establish sequence and lead times for each production operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and update schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Analyze plant capacity and production requisition data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources; prepare production reports.
• Lead, manage, and train a team of Wafer Fab Operators/Technicians in day-to-day operations to meet daily targets and overall operation goals, including cycle time, throughput, prototype success, and fab shipment plans.
• Manage WIP and tools, including WIP balancing, held and queue lots management, and manage equipment PM, capacity, and constraints.
• Allocate and deploy manpower effectively for optimum productivity.
• Present daily production indices in module meetings and highlight key priorities for the Engineering team to focus on.
• Ensure and uphold safety, discipline, and housekeeping compliance in the work area for all personnel.
• Ensure proper documentation and continuously update manufacturing Standard Operation Procedures.
• Engage support groups such as IE and Engineering to ensure accurate and up-to-date assumptions, constraints, and UPH are used in tool capacity modeling.
• Engage CIM, AMHS, and MFG Systems teams to drive system improvements.
• Drive quality and productivity improvement projects.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in production control, preferably in a wafer fab or electronics/electrical industry.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and solve problems.
• Willingness to support 12-hour rotating shifts (3 or 4 days’ work week).