Frame Design Engineer - Tapeout Operations (3pm-12am shift)

GlobalFoundries inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries inc. Bangalore is seeking a Frame Design Engineer for Tapeout Operations to support frame design and process improvements in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on frame generation for chips, collaboration with global teams, and contributing to efficiency and quality in tape-out workflows. The candidate will engage in continuous process improvements, utilize in-house and third-party tools, and ensure documentation and compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor's degree in EE/ECE with relevant industry exposure.
• Fluent English (written & verbal).
• Proven ability to work with cross-geographic, multi-cultural teams.
• Proactive in problem solving and data-driven decisions.
• Willingness to work an evening shift (3pm-12am) and weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate technology frame requirements, frame structures, and frame generation for chips.
• Generate input files to drive automation for Fabs and Mask House.
• Decide on tape-out hold, upscale, or rejection consistent with FAB & TD teams.
• Collaborate with Application Eng., Product Eng., Release Team, and Design Enablement for best-in-class tape-out operations.

Skills

Unix shells

English

Cross-cultural communication

Cadence Mask-Compose

Virtuoso

SKILL programming

Education

Master's degree in EE/ECE

Bachelor's degree in EE/ECE

Tools

Cadence Mask Compose

Virtuoso

SKILL Programming

Job description

Title: Frame Design Engineer - Tapeout Operations (3pm-12am shift)

About GF GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visitwww.gf.com.

Introduction

Be a part of our global team that is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge global technology solutions. We are seeking candidates with a strong passion for new technologies and advanced manufacturing, as we continue our Industry4.0 Digitalization journey using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, robotics, big data analytics and more.

Summary of roles

GlobalFoundries looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in the Global Tapeout and Mask Organization, as a Frame Design Engineer located in Bangalore, India. The successful candidate will support tapeout operations activities that would vary from frame design for a range of technologies to process improvements for enhanced productivity and quality. This role requires working withworldwide Frameand other engineers thatuse semiconductor manufacturing tools (i.e., lithography and metrology) and test tools in our Fabs. The successful candidate would be engaging in continuous process improvement in the increasingly complex world of chip manufacturing by applying Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, structured problem-solving and driving actions to reduce risks.

Essential Responsibilities

Engage in daily operations activities: facilitating technology frame requirements, frame structures layout and frame generation for chips, ad-hoc change execution, work queue prioritization, and work hand-off across geographic locations. Use or customize internally developed software tools and commercially available software tools to enhance design process productivity. (Include generating input files that drive automation for Fabs and Mask House.) Make decisions to hold, upscale, promote and reject tape out support issues in alignment with FAB, Tape out Logistics Integration and AEs. Interact with other teams such as Application Engineering, Product Engineering, Release Team, and Design Enablement, to assist with providing a best-in-class Customer Tape-out Operations experience. Close collaboration with FAB and TD Team to provide solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs and improve cycle time. Participate in assessing our team business processes and suggest continuous improvements as well as automation opportunities to enhance the team’s productivity. Ensure that processes are well documented, that failure modes are assessed and have mitigation and detection in place, Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in related field OR Bachelor's Degree in EE/ECE of 1+ years of industry experience OR engineering diploma with 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Working knowledge of Unix shells and interest/aptitude to learn domain-specific programming/scripting languages/data formats
• Experience with Cadence Mask Compose is a big plus
• Experience with Virtuoso environment and SKILL Programming, Device Layout Knowledge/Experience will be a plus
• Ability to communicate and work with cross-geographic, multi-cultural global teams
• Fluency in English Language - written & verbal - is a requirement
• Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills are basic requirements.

This role requires working in an evening shift (3pm-12am) and supporting weekend and holiday coverage on the assigned dates.

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Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

We shape what's essential At GlobalFoundries you will find a vibrant work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our diverse and global team shares a culture of respect and inclusivity, representing the best in the industry. We celebrate success together and are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.