Senior Engineer Design Enablement Design Manual Engineer

GlobalFoundries inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Ground Rule Validation specialist within the RF Design Enablement team. The role focuses on developing ground rules, executing Design of Experiments, and validating silicon data to ensure manufacturability and competitiveness.

The candidate will work with US, Germany, and Singapore sites, contributing to design rules across multiple technologies and filing patent-ready innovations. Strong data analysis and DOE experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis, data mining and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of semiconductor process fabrication flow and device physics.
• Familiarity with DOE methodology and design of experiments.
• Excellent written and oral communication in a collaborative, international team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program managers and manufacturing teams to define controllable features in design rules.
• Create DoE layouts and test structures for validation on test vehicles.
• Perform rigorous silicon data analysis and communicate conclusions to design rule engineers.
• Champion modifications of process or design rules based on data to optimize GF technology portfolio.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Written and oral communication

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Editor

Virtuoso Layout Suite

Calibre (DRC, LVS)

Job description

About GlobalFoundries 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, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role This position is within GlobalFoundries RF Design Enablement team with focus on ground rule development and Silicon Validation (GRV).The Ground Rule Validation (GRV) is part of the Design Manual Engineering (DME)/Design Enablement team that creates and supports the Design Rules based on technological, manufacturing and business considerations. The Design Manual itself is one of the key components of the Process Design Kits (PDKs) provided by GF. These Design Rules (or Ground Rules) must be carefully engineered and qualified to ensure the competitiveness and manufacturability of GF technologies. This qualification is performed by the Ground Rule Validation team. The Design Manual Engineering (DME) team is a very dynamic and international team of experts, involved in development projects with the US, Germany, and Singapore manufacturing sites. The team is also a very active player in GF innovation and patent submissions. We cover a broad range of projects, which offers many opportunities for new technical solutions and ideas.

• Work closely with Program Managers, Manufacturing teams (Process Integration), Customer engineers, Benchmarking teams to identify and understand the key technological features that need to be controlled and secured by Design Rules.
• Create layout Designs of Experiment (DoE) and design Test Structures that will be delivered on Test vehicles.
• Perform rigorous Silicon data analysis and efficiently communicate the conclusions to Design Rule engineers, as well as Integration teams.
• Champion modifications of process or Design Rules based on data to optimize GlobalFoundries' technology portfolio.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.
• After taking the GRV training curriculum, the new team member will start with the technologies manufactured in Fab9/8 (US) or Singapore.
• His/her primary role will also include the GRV validation of the transfer technologies to ensure the full compatibility of the current Design Rules with the respective fabrication line.

• BSEE in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Strong data analysis, data mining and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of semiconductor process fabrication flow, nanofabrication, solid state and semiconductor device physics and design of experiments (DOE) methodology.
• Strong interpersonal skills; team player; able to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso Virtuoso Schematic Editor, Virtuoso Layout Suite, Calibre (DRC, LVS) is a big plus.

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer, Solid State Physics, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering discipline plus 0-2 years of Semiconductor industry experience in device, process integration or unit process areas preferred.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer, Solid State Physics, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, non-recurring problems combined with strong initiative and creativity resulting in high degree of innovation.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

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