Principal Foundry Engineer

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

Your Team, Your Impact

We are looking for a talented Semiconductor Foundry Engineer who will be responsible for interacting with our various local and overseas wafer foundries for supplier selection, qualification, monitoring, risk assessment, development and corrective action. The candidate will work closely with design engineers and product engineers located in our world-wide design centers.

What You Can Expect

• Collaborate with foundry partners to define and develop semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Drive process optimization and improvement initiatives to enhance yield, performance, and reliability.
• Lead technology transfer activities from R&D to production, ensuring smooth transitions and successful ramp-ups.
• Provide technical expertise and support to resolve manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze manufacturing data, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to address process excursions and yield issues.
• Support mask tapeout and engineering wafer runs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with foundry partners, fostering collaboration and alignment on technology roadmaps and objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or related fields. Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred.
• minimum 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics and processing technologies.
• Solid understanding of planar waveguide optics, both passive and active photonic components.
• Good understanding of CMOS manufacturing process and constraints on the design of photonic devices
• Good knowledge of inspection, testing and failure analysis techniques
• Understanding of analysis tools such as FMEA, SPC, Cpk and DOE
• Self-motivated, attention to detail, and excellent structural problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

137,150 - 205,400, $ per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements 

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at [email protected].

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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