Quantum Ion Trap Integration

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor foundry, seeks a Quantum Ion Trap Integration Engineer to bridge ion-trap quantum device requirements with BEOL CMOS process realities. You will drive manufacturable integration schemes and work across device engineering, process development, packaging, reliability, and manufacturing teams.

The role demands strong semiconductor integration expertise, ability to translate complex data into actionable plans, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor process or integration engineering.
• Travel: ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead semiconductor integration efforts for ion-trap quantum computing platforms, with focus on BEOL CMOS integration, photonics integration, and advanced packaging.
• Drive yield‑learning and integration debug activities, including root‑cause analysis, DOE definition, and corrective action implementation.
• Translate system and device requirements into manufacturable integration schemes, process requirements and design rules.
• Set clear technical direction, priorities, and deliverables aligned with program milestones and organizational objectives.
• Drive cross‑functional execution with device engineering, process development, BEOL integration, packaging, reliability, and manufacturing teams.
• Serve as a key interface to internal leadership and stakeholders, communicating integration progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

Skills

5+ years semiconductor experience

DOE methodologies

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Metrology techniques

Job description

Quantum Ion Trap Integration Engineer

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.

Introduction

The Quantum Ion Trap Integration role is a technical engineering position within the GF Labs / Technology Development organization. This role is focused on integrating the semiconductor building blocks required for scalable ion-trap-based quantum computing platforms, while bridging advanced quantum device requirements with semiconductor process integration realities. The position drives the development of manufacturable, scalable, and reliable integration schemes across BEOL CMOS, interconnect, and supporting technologies, combining strong people leadership with hands‑on technical depth to enable execution of ion trap integration programs aligned with broader system and architecture objectives.

Job Summary

This role works with a team of integration engineers responsible for developing and executing semiconductor integration strategies for ion-trap quantum computing platforms, with a focus on BEOL CMOS integration, including high-voltage (HV) and RF device requirements. The position ensures alignment between device performance, process capabilities, and manufacturability goals, while driving execution across key program priorities. This individual is accountable for technology development, technical direction, and overall program delivery, working cross-functionally with device engineering, process development, packaging, reliability, and manufacturing teams. The role requires a deep technical expertise in semiconductor integration to deliver high-performance, scalable, and production-ready quantum hardware solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead semiconductor integration efforts for ion-trap quantum computing platforms, with focus on BEOL CMOS integration, photonics integration, and advanced packaging.
• Drive yield‑learning and integration debug activities, including root‑cause analysis, DOE definition, and corrective action implementation.
• Translate system and device requirements into manufacturable integration schemes, process requirements and design rules.
• Set clear technical direction, priorities, and deliverables aligned with program milestones and organizational objectives.
• Drive cross‑functional execution with device engineering, process development, BEOL integration, packaging, reliability, and manufacturing teams.
• Serve as a key interface to internal leadership and stakeholders, communicating integration progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Years of Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor process or integration engineering.
• Travel: ~10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor process integration, including BEOL, photonics integration, or advanced packaging.
• Familiarity with yield learning, DOE methodologies, and semiconductor metrology techniques.
• Experience working in or supporting high-volume manufacturing or advanced development environments.
• Exposure to quantum computing hardware, ion trapping technologies, or cryogenic / vacuum systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with ability to translate complex technical data into actionable insights.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Expected Salary Range

$98,000.00 - $176,000.00. The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

Accommodation and Equal Opportunity

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Company Culture

We shape what's essential. At GlobalFoundries you will find a vibrant work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our diverse and global team shares a culture of respect and inclusivity, representing the best in the industry. We celebrate success together and are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.