Production Control Engineer (2026 New College Graduate)

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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.

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Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries Fab 9 is seeking a Production Control Engineer to provide engineering support for the semiconductor process operations in our 200mm semiconductor manufacturing facility in Essex Junction, VT. Strong collaboration with manufacturing managers, maintenance managers, and engineers is required. Initiative and creativity on how to improve factory efficiency, capacity and productivity will be an important aspect of this role. 

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Manage production WIP to ensure operational targets on Fab cycle time & On Time Delivery (OTD) are met. 
• Review production reports to monitor progress and preemptively identify risks to on-time deliveries
• Analyze tool & queue reports to identify potential manufacturing issues and work with the manufacturing and engineering teams on recovery plan
• Plan and strategize daily WIP movement with Manufacturing team to meet fab out and shipment targets
• Coordinate and establish operational plans with QA and Planner to expedite urgent OTD or critical lots
• Generate and maintain lot start criteria to optimize fab WIP movement
• Review RTD and Inficon scheduling tools to ensure optimized WIP movement
• Schedule facilities tool time requests 
• Monitor time window WIP to ensure no failures 
• Continuous improvement in WIP management system. 

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Education – Graduating with Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other major with significant technical/
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills

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Expected Salary Range

$54,200.00 - $110,300.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.