RF Technology Development Integration Engineer - PMTS
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Globalfoundries. Essex Junction · full-time · $143,000–$247,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead the creation, tuning and qualification of front- and back-end semiconductor devices and processes
- Set integration checkpoints and success measures, balancing performance with manufacturability, reliability, yield, cost and scalability
- Use designed experiments and statistical analysis to trace process problems and improve yield
- Work with process-module, failure-analysis and characterization engineers to improve device performance and yield
- Set technology design rules and test methods, while mentoring junior engineers across development programs
What you bring
- A relevant engineering or physical-science degree, with seven years after a PhD, eight after a master’s or eleven after a bachelor’s
- At least seven years in semiconductor processing, including Silicon, SiGe BiCMOS or RFSOI process work
- Experience using Cadence or another layout or simulation tool, and strong data-analysis skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced semiconductor process engineer who can lead technical integration and mentor junior colleagues. You must be able to relocate to Essex Junction, Vermont.
From the employer
About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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 a leading full-service semiconductor foundry with a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents. GlobalFoundries' RF Technology Development Organization is looking for an integration engineer with industry experience in developing semiconductor technologies to join our RF team in Essex Junction, VT.
Essential Responsibilities:
Technical leadership and Integration Expertise
● Responsible for leading development, optimization, and qualification of FEOL and BEOL semiconductor devices and processes.
● Establish integration checkpoints, performance metrics, and technical success criteria.
● Evaluate technology tradeoffs involving performance, manufacturability, reliability, yield, cost, and scalability.
● Drive integration optimization using DOE methodologies, statistical analysis, and yield learning techniques.
● Identify issues and technical challenges, formulate appropriate experiments to understand root cause and improve processes to meet requirements.
● Own and drive technical process problem solving.
Cross-functional Execution
● Partner with unit process module engineers, failure analysis and characterization team to improve device performance and yield.
● Interact with internal & external customers and respond to technical queries.
● Establish new technology design rules, test structures and test methodologies.
Mentorship and Technical Influence
● Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional development programs.
● Influence organizational technical direction through expert knowledge and demonstrated execution.
● Drive continuous innovation through the development of novel integration schemes, methodologies, and process improvements to enhance technology competitiveness.
Other Responsibilities:
● Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.
Required Qualifications:
● Education: Master’s Degree or PhD in Electrical, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline.
- B.S. + minimum of 11 years of relevant experience
- M.S. + minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- Ph.D. + minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
● Years of Experience: 7+ years in semiconductor processing
- Experience in Silicon or SiGe BiCMOS or RFSOI FEOL or BEOL processing and/or semiconductor process development
- Experience with Cadence or any other layout and simulation tool
- Strong data analysis skills
- Fluency in English Language – written & verbal
- Ability to relocate to Essex Junction, VT
Preferred Qualifications:
- 8+ Years of Experience in Silicon or SiGe BiCMOS or RFSOI FEOL or BEOL processing and/or semiconductor process development
- Experience of leading a device or process development project
- Understanding of semiconductor device physics, RF device behavior, and RF characterization techniques (e.g., S-parameters) is a plus
- Experience in process optimization, yield enhancement, reliability qualification, and root-cause analysis methodologies
- Self-motivated, resourceful, energetic, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience interfacing with customers and presenting technical results to senior management and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate ability to work well within a global matrixed team or environment with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
Expected Salary Range
$143,000.00 - $247,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law