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Yield Engineer, Electrical Characterization

GlobalFoundries

On-site
Albany, NY
Full-time
Entry
$69k–$120kPosted 5h ago

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Job description

GlobalFoundries is hiring a Yield Engineer, Electrical Characterization — a full-time, based in Albany, NY role ($69k–$120k). Apply directly on GlobalFoundries's careers page below.

SiPh Yield Engineer - Electrical Characterization

Location: Albany

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 is seeking an energetic and highly motivated early career engineer for a position as an Electrical Characterization Engineer in our state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fab in Malta, NY. The candidate will own wafer electrical test disposition of high-volume manufacturing silicon as well as inline electrical and optical process control. He will work closely with our New Product Introduction Engineering team ramping up our Silicon Photonics platform. The ideal candidate should have an excellent foundation in electrical engineering and statistics as well as a passion to learn and problem solve.

Essential Responsibilities: 

  • Electrical characterization of semiconductor devices and health-of-line electrical test structures (HOL) to sustain volume production, disposition of production materials, and electrical test 

  • Support general and urgent fab operation issues 

  • Review ET (electrical test), OT (optical test), Health of Line (HOL) and inline statistical process control (SPC), analyze sources of variation, improve line control, and transistor variability. 

  • Work with and communicate with customers on electrical and optical targeting, trends and Cpk / variability. 

  • Electrical analysis of controlled process changes for device, defectivity and yield improvements. 

  • Support Engineering teams on manufacturing ramp, cost reduction and risk analysis 

 

Other Responsibilities: 

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

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’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.  

  • Affinity for quick learning 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Masters in Electrical Engineering or related field 

  • Prior related internship or work experience  

  • Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.  

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

  • Knowledge of semiconductor processing, process integration and Silicon Photonics.  

Expected Salary Range

$69,000.00 - $120,000.00

The 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 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Yield Engineer, Electrical Characterization at GlobalFoundries?

The estimated salary range for Yield Engineer, Electrical Characterization at GlobalFoundries is $69,000 - $120,000 USD per year.

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The required skills for Yield Engineer, Electrical Characterization at GlobalFoundries include: Electrical Engineering, Problem Solving.

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Yield Engineer, Electrical Characterization at GlobalFoundries is a Entry level position.

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