Principal Eng Reliability – RF Reliability

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

Job summary

GlobalFoundries, located in Malta, NY, seeks a Reliability Engineer focused on RF technology to drive reliability objectives across RF-SOI, RF-SiGe, and RF-GaN products. You will collaborate with integration, device, and design teams to advance qualification and ensure robust device performance.

The role requires an advanced degree and 3–5 years of semiconductor reliability experience, with expertise in reliability physics, accelerated testing, and failure analysis.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• 3-5 years of semiconductor technology and reliability engineering experience.
• Strong foundation in device and reliability physics, accelerated test methodologies, and reliability modeling.
• Working knowledge of intrinsic semiconductor reliability mechanisms (HCI, BTI, TDDB, EM, SM).

Responsibilities

• Drive reliability planning, testing, and assessments for GF RF technology offerings (RF-SOI, RF-SiGe, RF-GaN) using risk-based thinking.
• Support test vehicle preparation with design input and reviews.
• Lead root cause analysis, initiate failure analysis, propose corrective actions, and update FMEAs.
• Prepare qualification plans and reports for internal and external customers.
• Act as a technical resource for reliability lab operations.
• Coordinate logistics in preparing samples and test time.

Skills

Semiconductor reliability

Reliability physics

Accelerated testing

Reliability modeling

RF device reliability

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

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:

In this reliability engineering role, you will work cross-functionally with integration, device, and design teams among others in the RF product line to drive reliability objectives through development and qualification. A solid background in semiconductor reliability is essential to success in this role.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drive reliability planning, testing, and assessments for GF Radio Frequency (RF) technology offerings in RF-SOI, RF-SiGe, and RF-GaN technologies using risk based thinking and latest developments RF device reliability physics.
• Support test vehicle preparation by providing test structure design input and participating in design reviews.
• Drive root cause analysis of reliability test, initiate failure analysis work, propose corrective actions, and continually update FMEAs
• Prepare qualification plans and reports for both internal and external customers
• Function as a technical resource for reliability lab operations
• Coordinate logistics in preparing samples and allocating test time

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

• An advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or another applicable field
• 3-5 years of semiconductor technology and reliability engineering experience
• Strong foundation in device and reliability physics, accelerated test methodologies, and reliability modeling.
• Working knowledge of key intrinsic semiconductor reliability mechanisms, including HCI, BTI, TDDB, EM, and SM.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with cross-functional and globally distributed teams to drive solutions to reliability challenges.
• > 5 years of semiconductor technology and product reliability engineering experience
• Experience with RF technology device performance and reliability

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.

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