Quantum Manufacturing Engineer – Advanced Materials Lead

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. 2 LLC; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries seeks a Quantum Ion Trap Advanced Manufacturing Engineer as Sr. Section Manager to lead a team of process engineers, developing materials and process technologies for quantum platforms while ensuring manufacturability and yield.

You will partner with integration, device and design enablement teams to translate early-stage concepts into scalable semiconductor solutions, bridging advanced research and production readiness.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor process development, materials engineering, or advanced manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication processes and materials characterization techniques.
• Experience with statistical analysis and process control methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams or supervise engineering staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced materials and process technologies supporting emerging quantum computing platforms.
• Manage and develop a team of process engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative engineering environment.
• Design and execute process experiments across semiconductor manufacturing modules including PVD, ALD, CMP, etch, implant, and lithography.
• Evaluate and optimize materials systems relevant to quantum technologies, including superconducting metals.
• Develop and implement materials characterization methodologies to assess film quality, interfaces, defects, and performance.
• Establish and apply statistical process control (SPC) methods to ensure process stability, repeatability, and yield optimization.
• Drive process integration readiness by collaborating with integration and device teams to ensure compatibility across modules and system requirements.
• Analyze process and characterization data to identify key performance drivers, variability sources, and improvement opportunities.
• Support transition of new processes from development to manufacturing, ensuring scalability and robustness in production environments.
• Document process flows, experimental results, and technical learnings to support knowledge transfer and long‑term technology development.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Process control

Education

BS or MS in relevant field

Job description

GlobalFoundries seeks a Quantum Ion Trap Advanced Manufacturing Engineer as Sr. Section Manager to lead a team of process engineers, developing materials and process technologies for quantum platforms while ensuring manufacturability and yield.

You will partner with integration, device and design enablement teams to translate early-stage concepts into scalable semiconductor solutions, bridging advanced research and production readiness.