PMTS Silicon Photonics TD Device Engineer

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 (GF) seeks a leader with proven expertise in Silicon Photonics active and passive device simulation, design, fabrication and test.  The role involves coordinating qualifications of new photonic devices across integration, reliability, modeling and test teams.  There will also be customer support to guide solutions and debug/root cause technology vs. design challenges.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading complex development of passive and active silicon photonics device components to meet customer and technology requirements
• Simulate, design and coordinate testing of new silicon photonic devices
• Plan, coordinate, and document qualification of new photonic devices
• Identify issues and technical challenges, formulate appropriate experiments to understand root cause and improve processes to meet requirements
• Interface and support customers to evaluate new and upcoming solutions
• Interface with customers to debug and root cause technology vs. design challenges

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Travel <10% to other GlobalFoundries facilities may be necessary

Required Qualifications:

• Education –BS and above. Electrical/Optical Engineering or related field.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Photonics or a related field from an accredited university.
• Additional professional experience in advanced photonic device design, integration, test and/or advanced packaging:
  • B.S. + minimum of 11 years of relevant experience
  • M.S. + minimum of 8 of relevant experience
  • Ph.D. + minimum of 7 of relevant experience
• Skills: Familiarity with Silicon photonic device simulation, design, and test. Strong communication and coordination skills cross the department and cross-organizationally. Strong team collaborator across multiple geographical locations & proactive mindset.
• Fluency in English Language – written & verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Silicon Photonic design experience using GF PDK
• Silicon Photonic simulation experience
• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity and communicate and track projects through to completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.

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Expected Salary Range

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