Silicon Photonics Product Level Reliability Engineer at Global Foundries in Malta, New York

Job Description:

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 is seeking Reliability Engineers to support the development and qualification of Silicon Photonics technologies involving CMOS devices and photonics components. Reliability Engineers are responsible for assuring technology reliability from development through qualification to manufacturing. Broad and deep knowledge of photonic devices, such as waveguides, modulators, and photo detectors are critically important. Primary responsibilities include researching the product level reliability concerns associated with optical module level reliability evaluation of photonic devices, developing methodologies and models to evaluate long-term stability and reliability of these devices, and defining reliability criteria through literature search, review of industry standards, and customer interactions.


Working closely with technology development, manufacturing engineering, circuit design and other groups during technology development and qualification to optimize processes and maximize reliability robustness.



Essential Responsibilities:

• Define reliability test structures


• Define and execute reliability tests and stresses


• Plan and manage hardware to meet program schedules


• Perform data analysis and generate reliability models


• Apply, improve, and develop methodologies and models for lifetime projections


• Address customer requests or issues involving reliability


• Provide support to the manufacturing line on reliability issues


• Work with cross-functional teams on novel integrations/processes


• Document the results and prepare a qualification report as an end product for the customer use


• Able to be the GF representative to JEDEC for standards definition


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

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Photonics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline


• Minimum 5 years of experience in Silicon Photonics or relevant engineering


• Experience with Hyperscale Data Center customers and knowledge of reliability pareto


• Fluent in English Language - written & verbal


• BS + 10 years of experience or


• MS + 7 or more years or


• PhD + 5 or more years

Preferred Qualifications

:

• Master or Ph.D. in Photonics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline.


• Deep and broad understanding of reliability failure mechanisms in Silicon Photonics and semiconductor devices in FEOL, BEOL, Packaging and Product.


• A comprehensive knowledge of passive and active photonic device characterization and long-term reliability


• Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic, motivated, and self-driven


• Demonstrated ability to work well within a global matrixed team or environment with minimal supervision


• Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal


• Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs


• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments


• The ability to effectively work with colleagues, clients, partners, and unit process engineers.
  

Expected Salary Range

$107,400.00 - $204,500.00


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.


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