GlobalFoundries · 2 days ago
Experienced Process Engineer - Defect Engineering (Silicon Photonics)
Malta, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expGlobalFoundries is a leading full‑service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services. The role of an experienced defect engineer involves providing strategic oversight and driving best‑in‑class methodologies for advanced defect analysis and process innovation in Silicon Photonics technology.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and direction for advanced defect characterization activities, including defining methodologies for DSA and PFA across multiple process sectors
Drive high‑impact Continuous Improvement (CIP) programs, leveraging advanced DOE and SPC methodologies to systematically enhance process performance and long‑term manufacturability
Lead cross‑fab investigations and containment efforts, using complex data analytics to identify systemic line issues and coordinate rapid‑response solutions that minimize yield and delivery impact
Serve as a strategic technical interface between development, manufacturing, and process module teams, ensuring smooth technology transfers and resolving high‑severity integration challenges
Define, validate, and optimize process formulations, controls, and equipment strategies to ensure alignment with industry‑leading quality, reliability, and cost targets
Develop and review high‑value technical analyses and dashboards to guide decision‑making for Silicon Photonics and other advanced technology platforms in high‑volume manufacturing
Influence equipment and material qualification strategies, ensuring capability alignment with technology requirements and long‑term roadmap objectives
Provide expert assessment of product development requirements, including evaluating manufacturability, cost models, cycle time impacts, and production risk
Mentor and develop engineers, providing technical guidance that strengthens organizational capability and accelerates engineering growth
Lead or participate in cross‑site teams, representing Fab8 or the global manufacturing network in corporate‑level yield and defect reduction initiatives
Conduct all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
A technical university degree in Science, Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Mathematics, or a related discipline
BS with 6+ years of relevant experience
MS with 5+ years of relevant experience
PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated expertise in CMOS and/or Silicon Photonics process technologies, process modules, or equipment engineering
Proven track record leading complex technical problem‑solving or yield‑improvement programs
Strong capability in SPC, DOE, data analytics, and structured problem‑solving methodologies
Preferred
Prior experience leading defect‑related programs or Silicon Photonics technology integration
Demonstrated ability to influence organizations and drive alignment in ambiguous technical environments
Proven project leadership skills with the ability to balance technical depth and cross‑functional communication
Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive‑level reporting
Advanced planning, prioritization, and organizational capabilities
Experience mentoring or developing junior engineers
Company
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry that manufactures integrated circuits in high volume.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.39BKey Investors
European CommissionU.S. Department of CommerceU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-11Grant· $579.33M
2024-11-20Grant· $1.5B
2024-05-22Post Ipo Secondary· $750M
Leadership Team
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DK Sohn
VP
Jonathan Park
IP Strategy and Offering Management
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