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Industrial Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. That gives you up to 36 months of work authorization to build your U.S. career in process optimization, supply chain, and operations management.
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Experienced Industrial Engineer for Multiple Openings
Location: Malta, NY
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.
Summary of Role:
Design systems and processes to increase the productivity of Semiconductor manufacturing.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design systems and processes to increase the productivity of Semiconductor manufacturing.
- Develop, design, plan, and implement equipment and machine layouts, workflow production and capacity tools and models and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities.
- Document and ensure compliance with established industry safety and design standards and guidelines.
- Develop Throughput Optimization for overall output of equipment.
- Development of Complex analytic based calculators to identify ideal long term modeling indices.
- Ability to identify and address incorrect or no longer valid equipment indices to ensure model validity.
- Evaluate worker productivity and flow and recommends improvements to increase manpower and operating performance, reduce waste and delays and promote cost control/reductions.
- Being able to identify cost savings opportunities through capital analysis of equipment.
- Ability to maintain Spec validity and compliance.
- Develop and maintain metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity output and identify equipment and process flow bottlenecks.
- Establish accident prevention measures and plans and schedules training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operation.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Work and collaborate with other projects and/or assignments as needed.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Education – Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering a related field, or a foreign equivalent.
- Experience – 3 years of progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any engineering related job titles. Applicants must have 3 years of experience in the following:
- Semi-conductor Process including SWD (Shallow Well Diffusion / Shallow Well Drive), the thermal drive-in process used after ion implantation to form shallow wells (doped regions) in the silicon wafer;
- DIFF to introduce dopants into the silicon wafer and to redistribute previously implanted dopants;
- IMP (ion Implantation) introducing ions of a desired element into the wafer to change its electrical properties and for precise control of dopant concentration and depth;
- JMP Data Analytics and Power BI for interactive data visualization, statistical analysis, and modeling;
- Throughput Optimization, batch factor analysis and Productivity Improvement for Equipment;
- Cycle Time Analysis to measure, evaluate, and optimize the time it takes for a product, batch, and process step to move from start to finish;
- Predicting and analyzing process/system behavior over long periods (months, years, lifecycle) using Long Term modeling;
- Obsolescence Maintenance; and
- Spec Maintenance to ensure product consistency.
- Telecommuting permitted less than 50% per week within the same geographic location as the assigned GlobalFoundries office location.
Expected Salary Range
Salary range: $101,421-$120,000/year
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.
INTRODUCTION
Experienced Industrial Engineer for Multiple Openings
Location: Malta, NY
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.
Summary of Role:
Design systems and processes to increase the productivity of Semiconductor manufacturing.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design systems and processes to increase the productivity of Semiconductor manufacturing.
- Develop, design, plan, and implement equipment and machine layouts, workflow production and capacity tools and models and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities.
- Document and ensure compliance with established industry safety and design standards and guidelines.
- Develop Throughput Optimization for overall output of equipment.
- Development of Complex analytic based calculators to identify ideal long term modeling indices.
- Ability to identify and address incorrect or no longer valid equipment indices to ensure model validity.
- Evaluate worker productivity and flow and recommends improvements to increase manpower and operating performance, reduce waste and delays and promote cost control/reductions.
- Being able to identify cost savings opportunities through capital analysis of equipment.
- Ability to maintain Spec validity and compliance.
- Develop and maintain metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity output and identify equipment and process flow bottlenecks.
- Establish accident prevention measures and plans and schedules training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operation.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Work and collaborate with other projects and/or assignments as needed.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Education – Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering a related field, or a foreign equivalent.
- Experience – 3 years of progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any engineering related job titles. Applicants must have 3 years of experience in the following:
- Semi-conductor Process including SWD (Shallow Well Diffusion / Shallow Well Drive), the thermal drive-in process used after ion implantation to form shallow wells (doped regions) in the silicon wafer;
- DIFF to introduce dopants into the silicon wafer and to redistribute previously implanted dopants;
- IMP (ion Implantation) introducing ions of a desired element into the wafer to change its electrical properties and for precise control of dopant concentration and depth;
- JMP Data Analytics and Power BI for interactive data visualization, statistical analysis, and modeling;
- Throughput Optimization, batch factor analysis and Productivity Improvement for Equipment;
- Cycle Time Analysis to measure, evaluate, and optimize the time it takes for a product, batch, and process step to move from start to finish;
- Predicting and analyzing process/system behavior over long periods (months, years, lifecycle) using Long Term modeling;
- Obsolescence Maintenance; and
- Spec Maintenance to ensure product consistency.
- Telecommuting permitted less than 50% per week within the same geographic location as the assigned GlobalFoundries office location.
Expected Salary Range
Salary range: $101,421-$120,000/year
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Industrial Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Industrial Engineering degrees typically fall under CIP code 14.3501, but your DSO confirms the exact code on your I-20. Check this before submitting applications so you can confirm STEM OPT eligibility to employers without hesitation.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment before applying. Manufacturing, logistics, and defense contractors almost always participate, but smaller industrial consultancies often don't, and you can't start STEM OPT without a confirmed E-Verify employer.
Build your I-983 training plan around engineering deliverables
Your I-983 must tie each learning objective to a specific engineering task, like cycle-time reduction targets or lean implementation projects. Vague plans get flagged by your DSO. Draft the plan during offer negotiation so it's ready to sign on day one.
Target roles with DOL-certified LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Industrial Engineer roles under SOC code 17-2112. LCA history signals that a company has a documented process for sponsoring engineering positions and understands prevailing wage obligations.
Negotiate your start date around DSO approval timelines
Your DSO must recommend the STEM OPT extension before USCIS approves your new EAD. That process takes up to 90 days, so factor the timeline into your offer conversation. You can work during that window if your initial OPT EAD is still valid.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary conversation
Pull the prevailing wage for Industrial Engineers in your target metro using OFLC Wage Search before any compensation discussion. STEM OPT employers must pay at least the prevailing wage to remain compliant, so knowing Level II or III rates for your area puts you on solid ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Industrial Engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Industrial Engineering degrees typically qualify because the field falls under an approved STEM CIP code, most commonly 14.3501. Your DSO verifies the exact CIP code listed on your I-20 and confirms eligibility before recommending the extension. Degrees in related fields like Systems Engineering or Operations Research may also qualify depending on your specific CIP code.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you begin work on a STEM OPT extension. This is a federal requirement with no exceptions. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool. If a company isn't enrolled, they can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of how well the role fits your degree.
How should I structure the I-983 training plan for an Industrial Engineer role?
Your I-983 training plan must connect each listed learning objective to a concrete engineering activity you'll perform on the job, such as implementing lean manufacturing protocols, reducing defect rates, or optimizing production scheduling. Generic objectives like 'gain professional experience' get rejected by DSOs. Work with your hiring manager during the offer stage to draft specific, measurable goals tied to your actual responsibilities.
Does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
Yes. If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. USCIS handles this automatically. You don't file separately, but your DSO should notate your SEVIS record once the petition is received.
Where can I find Industrial Engineer jobs where the employer already understands STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate shows Industrial Engineer roles filtered for employers with documented visa sponsorship history, so you're not guessing about a company's willingness to work with OPT students. You can search by location, industry sector, and employer E-Verify status, which cuts down the time you'd otherwise spend vetting companies before applying.