Senior Director, Optical Packaging Technology (OPT) Development

GlobalFoundries; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 198,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Burlington, VT is seeking a Senior Director for Optical Packaging Technology development within the Integrated Optics organization. You will define structure, recruit leaders, and set tech and ops strategy across packaging, optics, and product engineering for GF's Integrated Optics portfolio.

The role demands deep packaging/optical expertise, OSAT management, and proven experience leading a global, multi-site team in a matrix environment, including the US and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• 15+ years in semiconductor or photonics packaging and related areas.
• Proven ability to build or scale a technical organization and lead senior technical leaders.
• Deep expertise in advanced packaging and/or optical packaging.
• Experience managing OSAT partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical strategy and roadmap for Optical Packaging Technology.
• Lead design and assembly architecture for optical/photonic modules.
• Drive yield enhancement and reliability strategies.
• Oversee packaging qualification and reliability plans.
• Direct optics roadmap for laser solutions and co-packaged optics.
• Guide product engineering investigations and FA methodology.
• Partner with Test engineering on strategy and qualification.
• Set requirements for external partners and review data.
• Evaluate advanced packaging technologies for roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Silicon Products Development for co-design.

Skills

Executive leadership

Matrixed organization

Cross-site collaboration

Communication skills

Packaging expertise

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Job description

Responsible for profitability and growth of a specific business line.

Typically Performs One Or More Of The Following In Capacity Of Either An Individual Contributor (as Directed And/or Independently), Or As a Manager

• Responsible for the profitability and growth of the entire or part of global business line
• Develops and implements programs & strategies that will successfully promote the organization's mission & meet financial objectives.
• Identifies target customers, maintains and strengthens external relationships including customers & other external authorities
• Accountable for and drives commitment; to compliance with all internal policies and legal regulations in every area of the organizations daily activity, including development of short and long-term plans, policies, and guidelines
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed.

See description for career level for general proficiency levels pertaining to Job Complexity, Accountability, Relationship Focus, and Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. These proficiency levels apply to all career levels. Some requirements may vary locally.

About The Role

GlobalFoundries is hiring an Optical Packaging Technology (OPT) Development leader within the Integrated Optics (IO) organization and is seeking a Senior Director. A successful candidate will define an organizational structure, recruit and develop the leadership team, and set the technical and operational strategy across advanced packaging, optics, and product engineering for GF's Integrated Optics portfolio. The role is based in Burlington, VT and will partner within a matrixed global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the technical strategy and roadmap for Optical Packaging Technology (OPT) Development, spanning advanced packaging, optics, and product engineering.
• Lead Package Design & Assembly architecture decisions for optical/photonic modules, including substrate, interposer, and co-packaging approaches.
• Drive Yield Enhancement programs, using statistical process control and root-cause analysis to close yield gaps in packaging and assembly.
• Own Packaging Qualification & Reliability strategy, including qualification test plans, stress testing, and reliability modeling to meet customer and industry standards.
• Direct the Optics function's technical roadmap, covering optics/laser solutions, optical alignment and fiber attach processes, and co-packaged/advanced optics integration architectures.
• Guide Product Engineering technical investigations, including returns analysis and failure analysis (FA) methodology, to close the loop between field issues and process/design changes.
• Partner with Test engineering to co-develop test strategy, coverage, and qualification requirements aligned to package and optical architecture.
• Set technical requirements and provide engineering oversight for external assembly/test partners, reviewing process capability, yield, and quality data.
• Evaluate and down-select advanced packaging and optical integration technologies (e.g., co-packaged optics, fiber attach methods, EIC/PIC integration schemes) for technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Silicon Products Development on EIC/PIC and optical engine architecture to ensure package-silicon co-design alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field required; advanced degree (MS/PhD) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in semiconductor or photonics packaging, with significant time in advanced packaging and/or optical/photonic integration.
• Proven track record building or scaling a technical organization, including hiring and developing senior technical leaders.
• Deep technical expertise in advanced packaging (assembly, package design, yield, qualification/reliability) and/or optical packaging (fiber attach, co-packaged optics).
• Experience managing outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) partner relationships.
• Strong executive presence and experience partnering with senior leadership, customers, and cross-site global teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a matrixed, multi-site global organization (US, Egypt, India, Singapore, Vermont).
• Excellent communication, organizational design, and change-leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable operating in a matrixed, multicultural environment.
• Strong alignment with values of integrity, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Ability to lead through influence and build trust across diverse teams.

Other Responsibilities

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

Expected Salary Range

$198,000.00 - $333,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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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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