3D Heterogeneous Integration Design Enablement Engineer (2026 New College Graduate)

GlobalFoundries • Malta, NY

8d • $79,100 - $145,800 • Onsite

About The Position

GlobalFoundries Fab8 is seeking a motivated R&D design enablement engineer to become part of our state-of-the-art 300mm fabrication facility in Malta, New York. This role will entail 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI) design enablement to enable our next-generation advanced packaging R&D efforts, which include wafer-to-wafer bonding, die-to-wafer bonding, TSV/TOV and interposer development.

Requirements

• Education – PhD with completed defended thesis in Electrical Engineering and Materials Science or related field from an accredited degree program.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal).
• Travel - Up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Prior-related internship or co-op experience in design or EDA/design enablement
• Fundamental knowledge of semiconductor packaging process modules and integration.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Publish Design Manual (DM) specifications based on failure modes identified for packaging required by the product lines in partnership with the unit process and R&D engineers.
• Advanced packaging liaison to the DM and PDK (Process Design Kit) teams to translate packaging requirements to a device enablement specification covering: design rules, library device(TSV) layouts, layout vs schematic(LVS) requirements, device model terminals.
• Develop expertise in drafting test vehicle content specifications and the associated tapeout process (including mask reviews).
• Develop expertise in drafting test specifications for test vehicle content (macros); engage with the test teams (inline and lab) to ensure alignment on test requests.
• Collaborate with vendors and OSATs (Outsourced Assembly and Test) on design (test vehicles, masks).
• Facilitate advanced packaging design interactions between the product lines/fab teams and customers.
• Work and collaborate with other teams regarding different assignments as needed.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
• Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree