New-Grad Silicon Photonics Device Engineer

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

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Silicon Photonics Device Engineer for the 2027 New College Graduate program in Malta, NY. You will support development and qualification of silicon photonic devices for high-speed interconnects and sensing applications, analyzing in-line data and measurements to improve variability and performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with process integration, device, test, and characterization teams, plus opportunities to leverage AI tools and leadership experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Physics from an accredited program.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above for good academic standing.
• English language proficiency (written & verbal).
• Preferred: internship or co-op experience and leadership in projects or competitions.
• Experience or interest in silicon photonics, device physics, semiconductor processing, or optoelectronic characterization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze in-line process, electrical, and optical measurement trends for silicon photonic devices.
• Propose process or device-design improvements to reduce variability and improve performance.
• Identify additional or alternative measurements to better predict device figures of merit.
• Enable and code updated tests and measurements for new silicon photonic test structures.
• Perform data mining, correlation, and statistical analysis across process, electrical, and optical datasets.
• Collaborate with process integration, device, test, and characterization teams to support development and qualification.
• Document analysis methods, findings, and recommendations and communicate results through technical reviews.

Skills

Data analysis

Python/R scripting

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer/Materials Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Physics

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Python

R

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Silicon Photonics Device Engineer for the 2027 New College Graduate program in Malta, NY. You will support development and qualification of silicon photonic devices for high-speed interconnects and sensing applications, analyzing in-line data and measurements to improve variability and performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with process integration, device, test, and characterization teams, plus opportunities to leverage AI tools and leadership experiences.