[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All GlobalFoundries jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/) · [Search jobs](/search/) GlobalFoundries · Essex Junction, VT # Principal Engineer - CVD Engineering Essex Junction, Vermont, United States of America Senior individual contributor $85,000.00 - $146,000.00 Operations Listed on GlobalFoundries’s official careers site. Posted October 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on GlobalFoundries’s careers site →](https://careers.gf.com/careers/job/563980770835391) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [GlobalFoundries](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/) / Principal Engineer - CVD Engineering ## Job description ### 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.gf.com Summary of Role: The Fab9 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) module is seeking a motivated Principal Engineer to become part of our 200mm Fabricator team, fully on site, at Fab9 in Essex Junction, VT. This Mon-Fri daytime position will sustain, improve, and own existing CVD processes and equipment as well as develop new ones. The ideal candidate will support fabrication of dielectric and conductive films utilizing CVD methods and applicable chemistries. ### Essential Responsibilities - Collaborate daily with maintenance technicians, process technicians and peer engineers to meet production demands - Drives continuous improvement projects with respect to equipment availability, cost reduction, and yield improvement - Supports or leads cross functional problem solving, involving facilities, maintenance and equipment engineering - Supports installation and startup of new or retrofit equipment - Mentor and lead lower-level engineering team members 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 / supervisor Required Qualifications: - Education –Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Materials or related engineering field plus 4-5 years relevant experience OR Masters degree plus 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD plus 1-2 years relevant experience - Problem solving and communication of action plans - Travel - Up to 10% - Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal - Physical Capacity Demands – Ability to lift and carry parts up to 30 lbs. Stand, or bend and crouch to inspect, or work on equipment in the clean room for extended periods of time - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong planning & organizational skills - Advanced data analysis experience - Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, equipment and clean room facilities Preferred Qualifications: - Fab 9 data systems - Project management and communication of plans Expected Salary Range $85,000.00 - $146,000.00 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 usaccommodations@gf.com 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 14 days - Location: Essex Junction, Vermont, United States of America - Pay: $85,000.00 - $146,000.00[Apply on GlobalFoundries’s careers site →](https://careers.gf.com/careers/job/563980770835391) ## More jobs at GlobalFoundries ### [Advanced Packaging Process Integration Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/047b662921abb4087500/) Essex Junction, Vermont, United States of America ### [Fab Automation Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/cc870d07b472159b9557/) Essex Junction, Vermont, United States of America ### [Facilities Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/c2bef1508008c35e377c/) Essex Junction, Vermont, United States of America ### [Facilities Engineering Intern, Electrical Distribution Systems (Summer 2027)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/f0b35feba01bfade35dd/) Essex Junction, Vermont, United States of America ### [Manager Module Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/eb0fea09ab4eecd78c96/) Essex Junction, Vermont, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [SR Principal Software Engineer - LLM Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/c9af683aa86a1aa5dbca/) JPMorganChase · Palo Alto, CA, United States ### [Senior Principal Software Engineer - Fraud Prevention Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/9f938742397dc99bbaec/) JPMorganChase · Palo Alto, CA, United States ### [Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Digital Ecosystem & Systems Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/bb36f0312cffdd137631/) BAE Systems · Broomfield, Colorado, United States ### [Systems Engineer Principal – Model-Based Systems & Digital Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/6ebdd2dbd103d4b6fdae/) BAE Systems · Broomfield, Colorado, United States ### [Principal Software Engineer - Agentic Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/f2fc7722820b491ae1f4/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond, California, Mountain View, Texas, Austin OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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