Principal Engineer - Integration Engineering

Location: Essex Junction

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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 9 is seeking a Principal Integration Engineer to support our 200mm semiconductor manufacturing and development facility in Essex Junction VT. 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 demonstrates 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. This role will be fully on site, working on a Monday - Friday daytime schedule, with some minor weekend coverage as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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

• Sustain and improve manufacturing technologies by ensuring product quality, reducing defectivity, improving process stability (Cp/Cpk), and increasing processing efficiency

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

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

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

• Possess a working knowledge of active and passive devices along with an intimate knowledge of manufacturing methods is required

Other Responsibilities:

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

• Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering plus minimum 4-5 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing or related field or related discipline OR MS + 2-4 years relevant experience OR PhD + 1-2 years relevant experience

• Fluency in English language - both written and verbal

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment and/or cleanroom suit as needed

• Demonstrated structured problem-solving skills and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or co-op experience in a semiconductor company

• Knowledge of coding languages R or Python

• Lab or pre-professional experience in semiconductor processing

• Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)

Expected Salary Range

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