Engineer - Frame Engineering

GlobalFoundries; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly motivated engineer for the Tape-out organization in Malta, NY. The role centers on frame engineering, frame design, and process improvements to boost productivity and quality in semiconductor manufacturing.

You will work with global teams using lithography, metrology, and test tools, applying structured problem solving and AI/ML-driven digitalization initiatives to reduce risks and cycle times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/ECE/CSE/Physics/Mechanical.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of Unix shells and scripting languages.
• Cadence Mask Compose experience is a big plus.
• Virtuoso environment and SKILL programming knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-geographic collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support frame engineering activities including frame requirements and layout.
• Generate frame structures for chips and manage ad-hoc changes.
• Optimize processes with internal tools and automation for Fabs.
• Collaborate with FAB, TD, and other teams to improve efficiency.
• Identify improvements to reduce costs and cycle time.
• Document processes and assess failure modes with mitigations.

Skills

Unix shells

Scripting languages

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/ECE/CSE/Physics/Mechanical

Tools

Cadence Mask Compose

Virtuoso

SKILL Programming

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundriesis 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 looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in the Tape out organization, as an Engineer Frame Engineering located in USA (Malta NY, Burlington VT). 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 worldwide Frame 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. 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 Industry 4.0 Digitalization journey using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, robotics, big data analytics and more.

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, elevate, promote and reject tape out support issues in alignment with FAB, Tape out Logistics Integration and FAEs.
• 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 solution to improve efficiencies, 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 teams’ productivity.
• Ensure that processes are well documented, that failure modes are assessed and have mitigation and detection in place,

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in EE/ECE/CSE/Physics/Mechanical
• Experience: 2 years of relevant 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 a cross-geographic, multicultural global teams
• Fluency in English Language - written & verbal - is a requirement.
• Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills are basic requirements.
• Applicant must be a US Citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a SECRET level U.S. Government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.

Expected Salary Range

$69,000.00 - $120,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.

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