Failure Analysis Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

GlobalFoundries • Essex Junction, VT

3d • $58,400 - $100,800 • Onsite

About The Position

GlobalFoundries Fab 9 is seeking a New College Graduate Failure Analysis Engineer to join our advanced analytical laboratory in Essex Junction, Vermont. In this role, you will support semiconductor manufacturing, yield improvement, and root-cause investigations through failure analysis techniques, materials characterization, and data-driven problem solving while developing expertise in advanced analytical methods and semiconductor process technologies.

Requirements

• Education – Graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical discipline 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 internship, co-op, undergraduate research, or laboratory experience related to semiconductor processing, materials characterization, or failure analysis.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques such as SIMS, SEM, EDX, optical microscopy, spectroscopy, or related analytical methods.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through coursework, student organizations, research projects, competitions, or other activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience working in a laboratory, cleanroom, semiconductor, or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support failure analysis investigations for yield, reliability, and manufacturing challenges using analytical techniques including Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS).
• Analyze characterization data, interpret results, and communicate findings to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop investigation strategies, optimize analytical methods, and improve process understanding.
• Develop technical expertise in semiconductor materials analysis, failure mechanisms, and advanced laboratory equipment through hands-on training and mentorship.

Benefits

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• 401k
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level