GlobalFoundries · 1 week ago
SMTS Yield Engineering (Silicon Photonics)
Malta, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expGlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services. They are seeking an energetic and highly motivated engineer for a position as an SMTS Yield Engineer to own yield improvement and product performance on their Silicon Photonics platform.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Drive Innovation: Lead yield improvement and product performance projects for next-generation Silicon Photonics technology nodes (45nm and below), directly influencing products used by top-tier global customers
Solve Complex Challenges: Drive understanding of cause for yield and functionality issues and lead cross functional taskforces for quick / cost effective solutions, accelerating time-to-market and boosting customer satisfaction. Your insights will unlock value for GF and our customers
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work side-by-side with experts in Test, Integration, and Process Modules to deliver fast, cost-effective solutions. Your technical leadership will shape the future of manufacturing
Impact Customers Worldwide: Support customer engineering to exceed expectations and deliver robust, high-performance solutions that make a difference in real-world applications
Continuous Improvement: Champion process enhancements to reduce costs, shorten cycle times, and strengthen manufacturing reliability
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in Product / Yield Engineering with a focus on product yield and characterization
Bachelor's Degree + 8 Years Experience, MS + 7 Years or PhD + 5 Years Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
Excellent data analysis, problem-solving skills and communication skills with demonstrated experience influencing external teams
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment
Affinity for quick learning
Preferred
Significant industry experience in Silicon Photonics with a focus on product yield and characterization
Demonstrated expertise in driving complex technical problems with clear timelines
Expertise in Silicon Photonics design, test, yield and device interactions
Company
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry that manufactures integrated circuits in high volume.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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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 & Offering Management
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