Director, Test Automation and Data Analytics Richardson, TX, US

GlobalFoundries inc.; Richardson, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Richardson, TX is seeking a Director of Test Automation and Data Analytics to lead multiple teams building next-generation automation platforms, tools, and data solutions for NPDE and Cost Entitlement.

You will define the technical strategy, own end-to-end automation across test program generation, tester-to-peripheral communication, and real-time analytics dashboards, shaping cost, quality, and manufacturing scale.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor test, automation, and AI/ML with hands-on production exposure to test-program development, ATE platforms, and production data flows.
• Proven track record of building and shipping automation platforms and data systems at scale.
• Expert with modern automation and data stacks (Python, ML frameworks, cloud-scale data platforms).

Responsibilities

• Build scalable Test Automation and Data Analytics platforms supporting multiple ATEs and production lines.
• Define and develop Test Method Libraries for reuse and standardization.
• Develop AI agentic test automation to reduce manual workflows.
• Automate Test Program Automation for diverse market segments.
• Automate tester-to-peripherals communications and data transfers.
• Create tools for NPDE and Cost Entitlement teams (audits, GRR, drift analysis).
• Develop real-time analytics dashboards (NPD, Yield/Quality, outlier screening).
• Analyze manufacturing data to drive cost and quality improvements.
• Document gaps and feedback to NPDE/Cost Entitlement teams.

Skills

Semiconductor test

Automation platforms

AI/ML

Test-program development

ATE platforms

Production data flows

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Cloud data platforms

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

## Director, Test Automation and Data AnalyticsRichardson, Texas, United States of AmericaApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobRequisition ID: JR-2605723Date posted: 10/04/2026Time Type: Full time**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:**The Director of Test Automation and Data Analytics will lead multiple teams responsible for building next-generation automation platforms, tools, and utilities for New Product Development and cost and sustaining organizations. This technical leadership role owns the automation ecosystem end to end, including test program generation, tester-to-peripheral communication, test-data infrastructure, and machine-learning and agent-driven applications. The Director will assess current capabilities, establish the technical strategy and architecture, and deliver a multiyear roadmap that supports future products, manufacturing scale, quality, and cost-of-test objectives. **Essential Responsibilities:*** Build a scalable system for Test Automation and Data Analytics Automation. Solution should support multiple different ATE platforms and varied production lines (Digital, Mixed-Signal/Analog, RF).* Define and develop Test Method Libraries to enabling re-use, standardization, and sameness across products and ATE platforms. Reduce / eliminate manual test-engineering workflows by developing and deploying AI agentic test automation solutions.* Develop Test Program Automation that is capable of handling differentiated test flows and test insertions designed for multiple different market segments (Auto, Commercial, Industrial), and driven for best-in-class coverage and cost-of-test.* Automation should go beyond test program generation and across the layers between testers and peripherals (tester / peripheral communications, data-transfers, etc.).* Develop automation tools to support various critical activities across NPDE and Cost Entitlement teams (Program Audits, Test Time Profilers, data-analysis tools, GRR, Drift analysis, Cpk’s, CZ Reports, etc.).* Write and develop application tools sitting on top of the data platforms – NPD dashboards, Yield / Quality monitoring dashboards, outlier screening effectiveness dashboards, lot dispositions, etc. Develop real-time analytics and decision making tools.* Create and build applications and automated tools for complex and large data analysis.* Leverage data from various sources within the manufacturing line, analyze, and outline opportunities for product cost and product quality improvements.* Identify / document gaps, best practices, and lessons learned and feedback to Design, DfT, and PE NPDE / Cost Entitlement teams, to drive for better processes and test methods for future products. **Other Responsibilities:*** Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. **Required Qualifications:**Multiple years of combined experience in semiconductor test, automation, and AI/ML, with hands-on production exposure to test-program development, ATE platforms, and production data flows is key to this role. Candidate should have strong track record of building and shipping automation platforms and data systems that serve production users at scale – from architecture to multi-site fanout. He/she should be familiar with AI/ML applied to test and manufacturing data (outlier detection, yield analytics, adaptive test, or automated decisioning) and is expected to be an expert with modern automation and data stacks – Python, ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), and cloud-scale data platforms.**Expected Salary Range**$166,500.00 - $290,000.00The 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 [e-mail] 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