Silicon Photonic (SiPh) Test Engineer – SMTS Test Engineering.

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) is seeking a senior level, self-driven professional with proven expertise to develop leading-edge test solutions for high-speed, electro-optic Silicon Photonics (SiPh)  integrated circuit designs in the growing Data Center, High-performance Computing markets using next-generation GF proprietary technologies. The successful candidate shall be recognized by their peers as a technical leader in this area and demonstrate the ability to develop novel test solutions, lead projects to advance an established world-class test engineering team.
Essential Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) vendors to build GF’s SiPh Test ecosystem capable of testing wafer & module level high-speed, photonic integrated circuits (PIC) built on ATE commercial solutions. 

• Technical & Program Lead for engagement with external client design teams to define product test requirements, design hardware consisting of probe cards & probe interface boards, and write programs to test PICs, which may contain a combination of high-speed, RF and optical circuits.   

• Drive collaboration across internal functional teams and 3rd party OSAT to bring development solutions to high-volume manufacturing (HVM) and to drive continued yield improvements. 

• Full-time position at GF state-of-the-art SiPh Test Lab in Essex Junction, VT with some level of remote work flexibility. 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
   

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications: 

• MS or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field. 

• 5+ years in characterization techniques for S-Parameter and Optical measurements. 

• 5+ years' experience developing test solutions for high-speed, RF/mmWave, electro-optic products on Advantest 93K or Teradyne Ultra-Flex Test platforms. 

• 5+ PCB board design with emphasis on high-speed, low noise and matching techniques. 

• 5+ years of direct design experience in electro-optic applications such as modulators, Lidar, or multiplexing circuits and demonstrated hands-on engineering with excellent debugging skills. 

• Advanced Java or C++ Programming in a Linux environment. Fluency in shell scripting, multi-paradigm (Matlab/R) and high-level programming languages (Python/Perl) for automation and statistical data analysis. 

• Understanding of silicon photonic, high-speed & mm-wave circuit design. 

• Proven ability to solve complex, critical problems related to significant and unique issues at the test hardware level. Ability to use extensive research, analytical thinking and innovative methods to develop accurate, reliable and repeatable test solutions.

• Demonstrated excellence in execution - both at the individual and team leader level. 

• Proficient people skills and communication skills both written & verbal. 
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of optical probing solutions for wafer level testing applications using both passive and active coupling mechanisms. 

• Proven theoretical and applied knowledge of Electro-Magnetic and Opto-electrical simulation theories with 5+ years' experience using relevant tools. 

• Leading inventor on several patents. First author on several publications with some citations.  

• Mastery of verbal and written communication to successfully interact with highly technical teams, engage with highly versed clients and to provide documentation of the highest quality. 

• Embrace the “push the envelope” approach, while living naturally-curious lives and enjoying the process to venture into uncharted waters.