GlobalFoundries · 1 day ago
MTS Process Engineering - Etch (Silicon Photonics)
Malta, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $176K/yr
6+ years expGlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services. They are seeking an experienced Etch Process Engineer to develop new technologies in silicon photonics, focusing on etch process development in their advanced fab located in Malta, New York.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Ability to run design of experiments on Etch tools independently
Spearhead across product development and process integration to determine and develop next generation technology etch processes
Develop and execute experiments to progress R&D projects in a High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) foundry environment
Collaborate across organization including process integration to provide manufacturable etch processes to meet process assumptions and yield requirements
Partner with experts across GF fabs to promote sharing and learning opportunities
Collaborate with equipment supplier to determine industry capabilities and evaluate options applicable to GF technology roadmap
Coach and mentor other engineers in the organization
Lead cross-fab benchmarking activities to engage the best-in-campus practices across fabs
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Education – Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D Degree in electrical / electronic / Mechanical / Microelectronics / Chemical process Engineering / Chemistry / Physics or related field
Experience - Minimum 6 years of working experience in Etch Process Development
Skills- Knowledge and hands on experience with Etch platforms and technologies
Travel - Up to 10%
Fluency in English Language – written & verbal
Preferred
Experience – Worked in automated 300mm fabrication facility
Skill- Familiar with industry patent processes
Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, energetic and self-starter
Strong organizational skills along with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge in silicon photonics process flow and integration
Company
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry that manufactures integrated circuits in high volume.
10001+ employees
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