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Summary of Role 

GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly motivated New College Graduate to join the Advanced Packaging and Silicon Photonics team as a Packaging Integration Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support the development and manufacturing of electro-optical transceivers utilizing GF’s Photonix platform and advanced 2.5D/3D packaging technologies. 

The engineer will contribute to package integration, process development, reliability characterization, and data analysis activities while gaining hands-on experience in advanced semiconductor packaging technologies. This position offers an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and develop technical expertise in silicon photonics, assembly processes, and next-generation packaging solutions. 

Essential Responsibilities include: 

• Support assembly process integration activities for silicon photonics and advanced packaging products. 

• Assist with process development, characterization, and qualification activities for new package technologies. 

• Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to identify process improvement opportunities. 

• Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations for packaging and assembly-related issues. 

• Support package reliability testing and characterization activities. 

• Collaborate with design, product, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to address technical challenges. 

• Contribute to design rule development and manufacturability assessments for new products. 

• Document experimental results and communicate findings through presentations and technical reports. 

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, cost, and reliability. 

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Other Responsibilities 

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

• Travel up to 10% to other GlobalFoundries facilities may be necessary. HM to confirm whether this should remain in posting. 

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Required Qualifications 

• Education – Graduating with a Bachelors, Master’s, or PhD degree in Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited degree program. HM to confirm final education level and majors. 

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

• Basic understanding of semiconductor packaging, silicon photonics, materials science, reliability, manufacturing processes, or related technologies gained through coursework, research, internships, co-ops, or academic projects. 

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Experience analyzing experimental or engineering data. 

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams. 

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal). 

• Travel - Up to 10%. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior related internship, co-op, research, or academic project experience in semiconductor packaging, silicon photonics, reliability engineering, failure analysis, materials characterization, thermal or mechanical simulation, or process integration. 

• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies. 

• Experience with statistical data analysis tools. 

• Knowledge of advanced packaging technologies including flip-chip, chiplets, 2.5D, or 3D integration. 

• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, research groups, or student organizations. 

• 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 and organizational skills. 

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Expected Salary Range

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