Buildings Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com. 

New College Graduates Overview: 

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills. 

Summary of Role: 

GlobalFoundries in Essex Junction, Vermont is seeking a Buildings Engineer to support the operation, reliability, and improvement of building facilities systems that enable semiconductor manufacturing. This role will partner with technicians, contractors, and cross-functional teams to maintain mechanical systems, support projects, and help ensure safe and reliable facility operations. 

Essential Responsibilities include: 

• Operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and support replacement of facilities mechanical components and systems, including mechanical equipment, Process Cooling Water systems, and exhaust and HVAC systems. 

• Support Building Technicians and the preventive maintenance program to promote equipment reliability and manufacturing continuity. 

• Develop and implement capital improvement projects involving construction, remodeling, renovation, and maintenance of building equipment, including preliminary concepts, engineering design support, and scopes of work for bidding. 

• Conduct periodic inspections of work in progress and provide guidance to construction supervisors and contractors regarding plans and specifications. 

• Inspect existing facilities equipment and prepare reports describing equipment condition, observed deficiencies, recommended repairs, and estimated repair costs. 

• Use standard engineering methods to analyze and resolve building system and equipment problems. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on facilities projects and other assignments needed to support site operations. 

Other Responsibilities: 

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

Required Qualifications: 

• Education – Graduating with Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field from an accredited degree program. 

• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing. 

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal) 

• Travel - Up to 10% 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior related internship or co-op experience. 

• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc. 

• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making. 

• 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 

• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and technical aptitude. 

• Experience with industrial or commercial mechanical, HVAC, cooling water, or exhaust systems. 

• Understanding of system design parameters, safety and environmental shutdown scenarios, and electronic equipment controls. 

#NCGProgramUS 

Expected Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $100,800.00

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