Sr Silicon Photonics Integration Engineer

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 Fab 8 is seeking professionals to support the state of the art300mm semiconductor manufacturing and development in Malta, New York. The core responsibilities of this team involve ownership of process integration of semiconductor devices; monitoring performance and driving improvements related to technology yield, Cp/Cpk of inline and electrical parameters, defectivity, and more.  The team is also responsible for the development of new and emerging technologies through definition/execution of experiments and technical data analysis.  The ideal candidate can demonstrate a technical understanding of semiconductor principles and an understanding of a balanced scorecard approach to develop, sustain, and improve semiconductor technologies with quality, cost, and delivery all considered. 

Essential Responsibilities Include: 

• Taking responsibility for the success of the 45nm Silicon Photonics technology product ramp from development to mature technology 

• Complete ownership of a technology module, accountable for prioritization of projects based on business need, delegation of tasks to extended module team, lead for definition of improvement experiments and hardware disposition 

• Responsible for developing/qualifying silicon photonics process flows and process integrations to enable meeting the product requirements for performance, reliability and defect free manufacturing.

• Detecting line issues through data analysis and driving appropriate containment and resolution in a timely mannerin order to limit the impact to yield and delivery  

• Collaborating with device, process module in driving development work for new production technologies   

• Driving cost reductions through expense elimination, line and test yield improvement, and efficiency improvements 

• Ensuring product route synchronization with baseline technology 

• Customer engagement through reporting of issues, status and milestones 

Other Responsibilities: 

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

Required Qualifications:

• Education – Graduating with Masters and/or PhD with desired major of technology-related degree: Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Microsystems, Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or other related engineering physical science disciplines.

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

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal). Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic and self-starter. Demonstrated ability to use these attributes in conflict resolution if required.

• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently solve problems and provide clear guidance on critical decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.

• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.

• 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 & organizational skills