PMTS Diffusion Process Engineering (Silicon Photonics)

GlobalFoundries•Malta, NY

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: GlobalFoundries Fab 8 is seeking an experienced Diffusion/Thermal Batch Processing Technologist with a strong passion for developing new technologies to expand GF’s technology portfolio with a main focus on silicon photonics. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Diffusion expert to take their experience to the next level by solving complex problems in development. In this role, you will be responsible for being the conduit for Diffusion/Thermal Batch Engineers and our leading-edge R&D programs in our most advanced fab located in Malta, New York. The individual will report to the head of new technology development in the Advanced Module Engineering (AME) organization.

Requirements

Education – Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D Degree in electrical / electronic / Microelectronics / Chemical process Engineering / Chemistry / Physics or related field.
Experience - Minimum 11 years of working experience in diffusion/thermal batch process development, preferably in silicon photonics.
Skills- Knowledge and hands-on experience with diffusion furnaces and technologies.
Understanding and working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.
Travel - Up to 10%
Fluency in English Language – written & verbal.

Nice To Haves

Experience – Worked in an automated 300mm fabrication facility.
Skill- Familiar with industry patent processes
Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, energetic and self-starter
Strong organizational skills along with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ability to run design of experiments in diffusion/thermal batch processing independently.
Spearhead across product development and process integration to determine and develop next generation diffusion/thermal batch processes for silicon photonics.
Develop and execute experiments to progress R&D projects in a High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) foundry environment.
Collaborate across organization including process integration to provide manufacturable diffusion/thermal batch processes to meet process assumptions and yield requirements.
Partner with experts across GF fabs to promote sharing and learning opportunities.
Collaborate with equipment supplier to determine industry capabilities for silicon photonics and evaluate options applicable to GF technology roadmap
Coach and mentor other engineers in the organization
Lead cross-department taskforce and improvement projects for silicon photonics
Lead cross-fab benchmarking activities to engage the best-in-campus practices across fabs
Contribute to Intellectual Property by writing invention disclosures.
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.
Ensure that Quality is a focus when making data-based decisions.