Engineer, Semiconductor Layout & Tape-Out Engineer (Frame Engineering)

GlobalFoundries inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join the Tape out organization as an Engineer Frame Engineering in Singapore. You will support frame design and process improvements across technologies, interfacing with global frame teams and Fab/TD to drive productivity and quality.

The role involves problem solving with FMEA methods and using semiconductor tools in our fabs. You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver a best‑in‑class tape‑out experience, participate in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/ECE/CSE/Physics/Mechanical.
• Experience with Unix shells and willingness to learn domain‑specific languages.
• Experience with Cadence Mask/Mask Composer is a plus; Virtuoso and SKILL know‑how a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with a global, cross‑functional team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily tape‑out operations and frame requirements.
• Improve design process productivity via internal/commercial tools.
• Collaborate with Fab, TD, and cross‑functional teams for tape‑out delivery.
• Contribute to process improvement, risk reduction, and documentation.

Skills

Unix shells

Cross‑geographic collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Interest in scripting languages

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EE/ECE/CSE/Physics/Mechanical

Tools

Cadence Mask Compose

Virtuoso SKILL

Job description

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, visit www.gf.com.

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, visit www.gf.com.

What We Offer

We offer full-time career opportunities that provide meaningful learning experiences, cross-functional collaboration, and professional development. Employees benefit from mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities that support skill development, career progression, and long‑term success.

Summary Of Role

GLOBALFOUNDRIES is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in the Tape out organization, as an Engineer Frame Engineering located in Singapore. The successful candidate will support tape out 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 with Frame worldwide and other engineers that use 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

• Support daily tape‑out operations, including facilitating technology frame requirements, frame structure layout and generation, ad‑hoc change execution, work queue prioritization, and seamless work hand‑off across global locations.
• Utilize and customize internally developed and commercial software tools to improve design process productivity, including generating input files that drive automation within the Fab and Mask House.
• Make timely decisions to hold, escalat, promote, or reject tape‑out support issues in collaboration with Fab, Tape‑out Logistics Integration, and Field Application Engineering (FAE) teams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Application Engineering, Product Engineering, Release Management, and Design Enablement, to deliver a best‑in‑class customer tape‑out experience.
• Partner closely with Fab and Technology Development (TD) teams to identify and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times.
• Participate in the evaluation of business processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and automation to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.
• Ensure processes are well documented, with appropriate failure mode assessments, mitigation plans, and detection mechanisms in place.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner while supporting Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) requirements, policies, and programs.

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 EE/ECE/CSE/Physics/Mechanical.
• 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 a cross‑geographic, multicultural global team.
• Analytical problem solving and decision‑making skills are basic requirements.

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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