(#JR-2303232) OPC Engineer, Optical Proximity Correction (New College Grad 2024)
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Summary of Role:
GlobalFoundries seeks an Engineer for OPC (Optical Proximity Correction) development located at GlobalFoundries facility in Malta, NY. The successful candidate will work in a global team and possess or develop the skills necessary to develop computational lithography solutions for 22nm, 28nm, 40nm and 55nm derivative technology nodes.
Essential Responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain leading edge OPC techfiles (keywords) for advanced generation lithography processes.
- Collaborate with design rule, lithography, etch, modeling, and infrastructure engineers in cross-functional team environments to determine optimal computational solutions.
- Perform root cause analysis of printing and yield limiting hotspots using proven tools.
- Research, apply and continually improve industry and company best practices surrounding OPC development.
- Participate on cross-functional semiconductor development projects.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Education – Graduating with Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline or related field from an accredited degree program.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
- Knowledge of scripting and computer languages such as Perl, Python, TCL, shell and others.
- Fundamental understanding of semiconductor development and OPC or similar Electronic Design Automation (EDA) knowledge.
- Experience with or knowledge of the following skills: statistical data analysis, simulation, programming especially in a Linux cluster environment, numerical methods and techniques, optimization.
- Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree or PhD in Electronics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline.
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning & organizational skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in scripting and computer languages such as C++, Python, TCL, shell and others.
- Knowledge of lithography, RET, OPC, mask data preparation, and design rules, and demonstrated experience in a technology development environment.
- Fundamental understanding of high-performance Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor (CMOS) patterning/design integration.
- Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of the following skills: analysis of statistical data, resolution enhancement techniques, simulation, and programming especially in a cluster environment, numerical methods and techniques, optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with upstream and downstream development teams OPC-related patents and/or publications.
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Expected Salary Range
$49,400.00 - $103,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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