(#JR-2401818) Ground Rule Validation Engineer (New College Grad 2024)

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers and the only one with a truly global footprint. We are redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets.

As a steadfast partner, with a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services, GF works collaboratively alongside our customers to bring a broad range of innovative products to market. With a global customer base, a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF is delivering a new era of more.

GlobalFoundries is the only foundry with a truly global footprint, with operations in Singapore, the European Union, and the United States.

Summary of Role

This position is within GlobalFoundries Ground Rule Validation (GRV) team (Design & Technology Enablement Department) and is located in Malta, New York. 

The Ground Rule Validation (GRV) team is part of the Design Manual team that creates and supports the Design Rules based on technological, manufacturing and business considerations. The Design Manual itself is one of the key components of the Process Design Kits (PDKs) provided by GlobalFoundries.

These Design Rules (or Ground Rules) must be carefully engineered and qualified to ensure the competitiveness and manufacturability of GlobalFoundries technologies. This qualification is performed by the Ground Rule Validation team.

The GRV team is a very dynamic and international team of experts, involved in development projects with the US, Germany, and Singapore manufacturing sites.

The team is also a very active player in GF innovation and patent submissions. We cover a broad range of projects, which offers many opportunities for new technical solutions and ideas.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Program Managers, Manufacturing Teams (Process Integration), Customer Engineers, and Benchmarking teams to identify and understand the key technological features that need to be controlled and secured by Design Rules.

Create layout Designs of Experiment (DoE) and design test structures that will be delivered on test vehicles.

Perform rigorous silicon data analysis and efficiently communicate the conclusions to Design Rule Engineers, as well as Integration Teams.

Champion modifications of process or Design Rules based on data to optimize GlobalFoundries’ technology portfolio.

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

After taking the GRV training curriculum, the new team member will start with the technologies manufactured in Fab 8 (Malta). His/her primary role will also include the GRV validation of the transfer technologies to ensure the full compatibility of the current Design Rules with the Fab 8 manufacturing line.

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or other relevant engineering disciplines.  

Strong data analysis, data mining and problem-solving skills.  

Understanding of semiconductor process fabrication flow, nanofabrication, solid state and semiconductor device physics and design of experiments (DOE) methodology 

Strong interpersonal skills; team player; able to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong written and oral communications skills 

Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso Virtuoso Schematic Editor, Virtuoso Layout Suite, Calibre (DRC, LVS) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications 

Master's in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer, Solid State Physics, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering discipline plus 0-2 years of semiconductor industry experience in device, process integration or unit process areas preferred. 

Demonstrated ability to solve complex, non-recurring problems combined with strong initiative and creativity resulting in high degree of innovation.  

Expected Salary Range

$52,500.00 - $107,000.00

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. 

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations. 

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. 

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.

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