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

GlobalFoundries is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in the Tape out organization, as an Engineer Frame Engineering located in USA (Malta NY, Burlington VT).  The successful candidate will support tape out operations activities that would vary from frame design for a range of technologies to process improvements for enhanced productivity and quality.  This role requires working with worldwide Frame and other engineers that use semiconductor manufacturing tools (i.e., lithography and metrology) and test tools in our Fabs.  The successful candidate would be engaging in continuous process improvement in the increasingly complex world of chip manufacturing by applying Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, structured problem-solving and driving actions to reduce risks. Be a part of our global team that is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge global technology solutions. We are seeking candidates with a strong passion for new technologies and advanced manufacturing, as we continue our Industry 4.0 Digitalization journey using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, robotics, big data analytics and more.

Essential Responsibilities

• Engage in daily operations activities: facilitating technology frame requirements, frame structures layout and frame generation for chips, ad-hoc change execution, work queue prioritization, and work hand-off across geographic locations. 
• Use or customize internally developed software tools and commercially available software tools to enhance design process productivity. (Include generating input files that drive automation for Fabs and Mask House.) 
• Make decisions to hold, escalate, promote and reject tape out support issues in alignment with FAB, Tape out Logistics Integration and FAEs. 
• Interact with other teams such as Application Engineering, Product Engineering, Release Team, and Design Enablement, to assist with providing a best-in-class Customer Tape-out Operations experience. 
• Close collaboration with FAB and TD Team to provide solution to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and improve cycle time. 
• Participate in assessing our team business processes and suggest continuous improvements as well as automation opportunities to enhance the teams' productivity. 
• Ensure that processes are well documented, that failure modes are assessed and have mitigation and detection in place, 

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 EE/ECE/CSE/Physics/Mechanical
• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Unix shells and interest/aptitude to learn domain-specific programming/scripting languages/data formats.
• Experience with Cadence Mask Compose is a big plus 
• Experience with Virtuoso environment and SKILL Programming, Device Layout Knowledge/Experience will be a plus
• Ability to communicate and work with a cross-geographic, multicultural global teams
• Fluency in English Language - written & verbal - is a requirement.
• Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills are basic requirements.
• Applicant must be a US Citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a SECRET level U.S. Government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.

Expected Salary Range

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