Senior Silicon Photonics Packaging Engineer

Global Foundries; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 143,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Packaging Engineer within the Integrated Optics organization to lead the development and sustainment of advanced optical packaging for silicon photonics and co-packaged optics platforms. You will collaborate across photonics, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, low-loss packaging architectures that meet performance and reliability targets.

The role requires 8+ years in semiconductor packaging, hands-on fiber attach and photonic

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Packaging, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging, with a focus on photonic or advanced packaging.
• Hands-on experience with fiber attach processes, photonic alignment, and optical coupling techniques.
• Familiarity with die attach, flip-chip, underfill, molding, and micro-optics integration.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Own the definition, design, and qualification of optical packaging architectures for SiPh-based modules.
• Develop scalable fiber-to-chip coupling strategies for high-density optical I/O.
• Drive HI of photonic and electronic components using 2.5D/3D/3.5D packaging technologies.
• Perform multiphysics simulations to optimize package performance and reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis for yield and reliability issues using FMEA, DOE, and FA tools.
• Collaborate with OSATs and internal teams for mass production readiness and transfer.
• Support cost modeling and drive package cost reduction aligned with GF's strategy.
• Present updates and roadmaps to stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Strong English communication

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Python-based test automation

Education

Master's degree or higher in Packaging, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

Lumerical

COMSOL

Python

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Packaging Engineer within the Integrated Optics organization to lead the development and sustainment of advanced optical packaging for silicon photonics and co-packaged optics platforms. You will collaborate across photonics, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, low-loss packaging architectures that meet performance and reliability targets.

The role requires 8+ years in semiconductor packaging, hands-on fiber attach and photonic