Principal Engineer — Quantum Photonics Systems

Global Foundries; Town of Malta (NY); 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. The role collaborates with fabrication, device engineering, metrology, and characterization teams to accelerate photonic technology development.

You will optimize modules for photonic ICs and devices, manage deposition, lithography, etch, and yield improvement, and help transfer processes to manufacturing. A strong lab background and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on laboratory and cleanroom experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Graduating with a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize semiconductor process modules for photonic ICs and quantum devices.
• Execute integration activities involving deposition, lithography, etch, metrology, and defect reduction.
• Characterize optical and material performance using process, metrology, and device data.
• Identify yield limiters 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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry

Tools

Python

JMP

MATLAB

DOE

SPC

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Engineer to drive process development and integration for photonic quantum technologies. The role collaborates with fabrication, device engineering, metrology, and characterization teams to accelerate photonic technology development.

You will optimize modules for photonic ICs and devices, manage deposition, lithography, etch, and yield improvement, and help transfer processes to manufacturing. A strong lab background and problem-solving skills are essential.