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 make’s possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. 

Job Summary:   

GlobalFoundries is seeking an energetic and highly motivated early career engineer for a position as a Device Engineer in our state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fab in Malta, NY.  The candidate will work closely with our Technology Development team and then transition to the New Product Device Engineering team ramping up our Silicon Photonics platform.  Come to GF to help drive the future of Silicon Photonics.    

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Drive New Product Introductions: Be at the forefront of launching breakthrough Silicon Photonics devices, setting performance targets and conditions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. 

• Master Device Performance: Dive deep into sensitivity curves and discover how they impact both electrical and optical product excellence. 

• Lead with Precision: Help orchestrate the New Product Introduction workload, ensuring every launch is “first time right.” 

• Collaborate for Success: Work side-by-side with the Electrical Characterization Team to set up smart SPC controls and monitoring strategies that guarantee top-tier results. 

• Innovate Through Analysis: Use your expertise in data, failure analysis, and device knowledge to uncover game-changing improvement opportunities. 

• Accelerate Improvements: Partner with Test, Integration, and Process Modules to deliver fast, cost-effective enhancements that make a real difference. 

• Champion Customer Success: Support customer engineering to exceed expectations and deliver solutions that matter. 

• Boost Manufacturing Excellence: Contribute to process module engineering activities that drive down costs, shorten cycle times, and strengthen manufacturing robustness. 

Required Qualifications:  

• Master’s Degree in Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering or related technical field  

• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment  

• Working knowledge in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments.  

• Knowledge of circuit design and test, solid state device physics, submicron FET architectures, and the implications of electrical characteristics and performance on yield and product behavior 

• Affinity for quick learning 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Two years of relevant industry experience 

• Internship experience in circuit design, characterization, test, yield enhancement and/or product engineering 

• Working knowledge of semiconductor processing, process integration and Silicon Photonics.