GF Labs Device and TCAD Engineering

GlobalFoundries • Essex Junction, VT

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About The Position

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: The mission of gfLABS is to establish an R&D ecosystem to develop the next technological innovations needed to drive capture in various market segments. As the ideal candidate, you will leverage your analytical and problem-solving skills and play a vital role in driving projects that enable TCAD models for next generation technologies in Power and CMOS, RF and Non-Volatile memory. You would collaborate with process integration teams, technology architects, process engineers to drive device design and architecture understanding and direction.

Requirements

• PhD or Master/Diploma in physics, electrical engineering, materials science or similar disciplines
• 3+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry in general and TCAD in particular
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics
• Solid knowledge of statistics and probability
• Strong data analysis, data mining, data transformation and problem-solving skills
• Can adapt quickly, grasp complex technical content and have an ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.
• Experience with scripting to analyze results of simulations, for example using Python
• Very good English and intercultural communication skills are required

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Solid State Physics, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline plus 5 years of Semiconductor industry experience in device or process integration preferred.
• Hand-on industry experience in TCAD
• Proficiency in XX device simulations and a deep understanding of MOSFET devices and specialized device physics
• Strong programming skills using python or similar language, understanding of ML models, ML model development and their application.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, data warehouse, visualization

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across Product Development teams and Technology Architects to learn about technological needs related to GF’s technology platforms
• Utilize commercial simulation software to mimic semiconductor front end of line process flows and project the electrical performance to highlight the areas of concern and of potential improvement for existing and new device topologies. You will be directly responsible for the TCAD activity on several power devices.
• Develop TCAD models to accurately simulate key physical interactions and phenomena, enabling the prediction and optimization of semiconductor device behavior. This could also involve establishing TCAD models for new power devices and architectures.
• Deliver high-quality TCAD analysis reports.
• Collaborate closely with Process Integration and Design teams to identify simulations that highlight critical process-design interactions, driving optimal technology selection decisions.
• Design experiments and analyze data focused on device performance, optimization and learning.
• Engage with local and global teams, presenting work in program review meetings, working meetings, task forces, etc.
• Strong teamwork skills to partner with peers to develop novel technology and design solutions to support GF’s product roadmap
• Ability to self-start and learn new technology areas.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

What This Job Offers

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