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: 

This hands-on mechanical design role will deliver industry leading electro-optical transceivers using GF’s Photonix platform and advanced packaging 2.5D and 3D co-packaged optics form factors meeting customer requirements.

A successful candidate would possess product design and mechanical design expertise for photonic and electronic packages.   

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Creating mechanical designs for CPO products, including integrating PICs, EICs, substrates, and optical components.

• Designing for manufacturability and yield, considering factors like assembly processes and material selection. 

• Creating detailed documentation, including BOMs (Bill of Materials) and drawings, for fabrication and assembly. 
   

• Collaborating with internal and external suppliers to ensure the final product meets specifications and performance requirements. 
   

• Collaborating with internal and external suppliers to ensure the final product meets specifications and performance requirements. 
   

• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical, optical, and process engineers. 
   

• Ensures that all packaged products meet a standardized set of quality expectations by driving product packaging design reviews, materials selection and FMEAs of customer packaging concepts.  

• Drive CIP (Continuous improvement plans) incorporating new technologies to deliver organizational goals more efficiently and effectively.

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

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications: 

• MS, or PhD + 5 or more years of experience 

• Strong skills in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) for 3D modeling and 2D drafting.

• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including thermal and structural analysis. 

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with opto-mechanical design, including lens mounting, optical alignment, and tolerance analysis. 

• Experience with Silicon Photonics and its integration into packaging is highly desirable. 

• Validated record of photonic and electrical interconnect innovation and product release internally or with an OSAT ecosystem.