Principal Engineer, Quantum Photonics Integration

GlobalFoundries; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Engineer to drive process development and integration for photonic quantum technologies. You will work across fabrication, device engineering, metrology, and characterization teams to accelerate photonic technology maturation and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes optimization of photonic IC process modules, defect reduction, and transfer of processes to manufacturing and pilot lines. Strong hands-on lab experience and advanced degrees are valued.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor process integration, photonics process development, or advanced device fabrication.
• Experience in lithography, thin-film deposition, etch processing, and metrology.
• Experience with process control, yield analysis, SPC, DOE, or root-cause analysis.
• Strong hands-on laboratory and cleanroom experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize semiconductor process modules used for photonic integrated circuits and quantum photonic devices.
• Execute integration activities involving deposition, lithography, etch, metrology, and defect reduction.
• Characterize optical and material performance using process, metrology, and device characterization data.
• Identify yield limiters and process variability drivers and implement corrective actions.
• Support fabrication of optical waveguides, modulators, resonators, detectors, and integrated photonic structures.
• Collaborate with engineering and research teams to improve process capability and manufacturability.
• Support process transfer to manufacturing and pilot-line environments.
• Maintain detailed process documentation and integration records.

Skills

Semiconductor process integration

Photonics process development

Advanced device fabrication

Analytical problem solving

Laboratory experience

Cleanroom experience

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry

Tools

Python

JMP

MATLAB

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Engineer to drive process development and integration for photonic quantum technologies. You will work across fabrication, device engineering, metrology, and characterization teams to accelerate photonic technology maturation and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes optimization of photonic IC process modules, defect reduction, and transfer of processes to manufacturing and pilot lines. Strong hands-on lab experience and advanced degrees are valued.