Silicon Photonics Device Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

GlobalFoundries; Town of Malta (NY); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GlobalFoundries seeks a Silicon Photonics Device Engineer to develop and qualify silicon photonic devices for high-speed interconnects and sensing in 45nm and beyond. You will analyze inline process data and electrical/optical measurements to identify improvements in performance and manufacturability.

Responsibilities include data mining, coordinating with process, device, test, and characterization teams, documenting methods and results, and supporting device development through qualification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and solid academic standing.
• English language proficiency (written and verbal).
• Preferred: internship/co-op and leadership experience.
• Experience with silicon photonics, device physics, semiconductor processing, or optoelectronic characterization.

Responsabilités

• Analyze in-line process, electrical, and optical measurement trends for silicon photonic devices.
• Propose process or design improvements to reduce variability and improve performance.
• Identify measurements that predict device figures of merit.
• Enable and code updated tests and measurements for new silicon photonic test structures.
• Perform data mining, correlation, and statistical analysis across datasets.
• Collaborate with process integration, device, test, and characterization teams.
• Document analysis methods and communicate results through reviews.

Connaissances

Strong written and verbal comms

Project management

Python or R scripting

Data analysis and statistics

Data mining

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s in Materials Engineering

Bachelor’s in Photonics

Bachelor’s in Optics

Bachelor’s in Physics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Description du poste

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power‑efficient and high‑performance solutions for high‑growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power‑efficient and high‑performance solutions for high‑growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

New College Graduates Overview

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast‑paced work environment, cross‑functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life‑long connections and skills.

Summary Of Role

As a Silicon Photonics Device Engineer, you will support the development and qualification of silicon photonic devices for high‑speed optical interconnect and sensing applications in 45nm and beyond. The role focuses on identifying opportunities to improve device performance, variability, and manufacturability through analysis of in‑line process data and electrical and optical measurements.

Essential Responsibilities Include

• Analyze in-line process, electrical, and optical measurement trends for silicon photonic devices.
• Propose process or device‑design improvements to reduce variability and improve optical and electrical performance.
• Identify additional or alternative measurements that better predict final silicon photonic device figures of merit.
• Enable and code updated tests and measurements for new silicon photonic test structures.
• Perform data mining, correlation, and statistical analysis across process, electrical, and optical datasets.
• Collaborate with process integration, device, test, and characterization teams to support device development and qualification.
• Document analysis methods, findings, and recommendations and communicate results through technical reviews.

Other Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Education – Graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Physics, or related field from an accredited degree program.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related internship or co‑op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision‑making.
• Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills
• Coursework, research, internship, or project experience in silicon photonics, photonic device physics, semiconductor processing, or optoelectronic characterization.
• Experience analyzing electrical, optical, or semiconductor manufacturing data.
• Scripting or coding experience in Python or R.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, data visualization, Design of Experiments, or Statistical Process Control.

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Expected Salary Range

$69,000.00 - $120,000.00

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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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