Senior Chemical Engineer

About the role

GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry offering design, development and fabrication services. As a Senior Chemical Engineer, you lead the design, optimization and improvement of chemical processes and systems to support operational excellence, safety, sustainability and production reliability. You provide technical expertise, solve complex engineering issues and support cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality, cost-effective and compliant results.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, simulation and optimization of chemical processes to improve efficiency, product quality and cost performance.
• Conduct feasibility studies, material and energy balances and risk assessments for process changes and new installations.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste, energy consumption and operational variability, and perform root-cause analysis with corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams on reliable process performance, and lead or support HAZOP, risk assessments and safety reviews.
• Lead engineering scopes for capital and improvement projects from concept through commissioning, and prepare P&IDs, process specifications, control strategies and technical reports.
• Use process data, statistical tools and advanced analytics to monitor performance and recommend improvements.
• Develop technical reports and presentations for stakeholders, coach junior engineers and technicians, and build engineering capabilities.
• Evaluate new technologies, materials and process innovations, and support EHS and security requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a chemical or wafer fab manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and drive technical decisions.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of process safety, unit operations, thermodynamics and process control.
• Experience with engineering tools such as Aspen Plus/HYSYS, AutoCAD, PI and Six Sigma.
• Analytical, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.