SiPh Yield Engineer - Electrical Characterization

GlobalFoundries; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Malta, NY is seeking an energetic early-career Electrical Characterization Engineer to own wafer electrical test disposition for high-volume manufacturing silicon and inline process control, working with our New Product Introduction team ramping up Silicon Photonics.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in electrical engineering and statistics, with strong problem-solving and a passion to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Excellent data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Working knowledge in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments.
• Affinity for quick learning.

Responsibilities

• Electrical characterization of semiconductor devices and HOL tests to sustain volume production.
• Support general and urgent fab operation issues.
• Review ET/OT/HOL/SPC data, analyze variation, improve line control.
• Communicate with customers on electrical and optical targeting and trends.
• Electrical analysis of controlled process changes for yield improvements.
• Support ramp, cost reduction, and risk analysis with Engineering teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Verbal & written comms

Interpersonal skills

Experiment design

Quick learning

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Circuit design background

Job description

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.

Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries is seeking an energetic and highly motivated early career engineer for a position as an Electrical Characterization Engineer in our state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fab in Malta, NY. The candidate will own wafer electrical test disposition of high-volume manufacturing silicon as well as inline electrical and optical process control. He will work closely with our New Product Introduction Engineering team ramping up our Silicon Photonics platform. The ideal candidate should have an excellent foundation in electrical engineering and statistics as well as a passion to learn and problem solve.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Electrical characterization of semiconductor devices and health-of-line electrical test structures (HOL) to sustain volume production, disposition of production materials, and electrical test

• Support general and urgent fab operation issues

• Review ET (electrical test), OT (optical test), Health of Line (HOL) and inline statistical process control (SPC), analyze sources of variation, improve line control, and transistor variability.

• Work with and communicate with customers on electrical and optical targeting, trends and Cpk / variability.

• Electrical analysis of controlled process changes for device, defectivity and yield improvements.

• Support Engineering teams on manufacturing ramp, cost reduction and risk analysis

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering or related technical field.

• Excellent data analysis and problem solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.

• Working knowledge in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments.

• Affinity for quick learning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Prior related internship or work experience

• Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

• Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Knowledge of semiconductor processing, process integration and Silicon Photonics.

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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