Principal Eng Device Engineering

Socket.dev; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking new college graduates for a full-time role in device development and optimization in the United States. You will apply device physics, process integration, and analytical modeling to improve performance and manufacturability, while collaborating across teams to advance technology advancements.

The position emphasizes mentorship, publication contributions, and engagement with partners, with a focus on environmental and safety compliance within projects.

Qualifications

• Education – Graduating with Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited degree program.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
• Travel - Up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced device engineering methodologies, processes, and solutions.
• Solve complex technical challenges and drive innovative improvements to existing device technologies and engineering practices.
• Plan, execute, and support device development projects, including contributions to large-scale engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate, integrate, and introduce new technologies, features, and process enhancements.
• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to engineers and project team members to support knowledge sharing and capability development.
• Contribute to technical publications, conference presentations, patents, and industry knowledge advancement activities.
• Engage with suppliers, research partners, and industry consortia to evaluate emerging technologies and support technical roadmaps.
• Support technical reviews, project teams, and engineering activities while ensuring alignment with business, quality, and operational objectives.

Skills

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

GPA 3.0

Job description

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor manufacturer 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.

New College Graduates Overview:

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.

Summary of Role:

This position will develop and optimize semiconductor devices and processes to enable device characterization and support new technology development. Applies expertise in device physics, process integration, and analytical modeling to improve device performance and manufacturability. Collaborates cross-functionally to introduce new features, drive technology advancements, and solve complex engineering challenges. Maintains compliance with all Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and operational requirements while supporting broader project objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced device engineering methodologies, processes, and solutions.

• Solve complex technical challenges and drive innovative improvements to existing device technologies and engineering practices.

• Plan, execute, and support device development projects, including contributions to large-scale engineering initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate, integrate, and introduce new technologies, features, and process enhancements.

• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to engineers and project team members to support knowledge sharing and capability development.

• Contribute to technical publications, conference presentations, patents, and industry knowledge advancement activities.

• Engage with suppliers, research partners, and industry consortia to evaluate emerging technologies and support technical roadmaps.

• Support technical reviews, project teams, and engineering activities while ensuring alignment with business, quality, and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Education – Graduating with Bachelor’s, Master's, or P.h.D in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited degree program.

• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

• Travel - Up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized knowledge, imaginative thinking and sophisticated analytical techniques.

• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate andexecute onsolutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong planning& organizationalskills.

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Expected Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $146,000.00

The 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