Reliability Engineer, MOL/BEOL/CPI (2026 PhD New College Graduate)
About The Position
About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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. New College Graduates Overview: We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills. Summary of Role: As a Reliability Engineer working in the US-based Reliability team at Fab 8 in Malta, New York, you will be responsible for reliability characterization and evaluation for advanced CMOS technology nodes, mainly focusing on intrinsic wafer-level reliability mechanisms such as electromigration, stress-induced voiding, and time dependent dielectric breakdown of MOL/BEOL interconnects. In addition, advanced packaging solutions and evaluations will be a focus. In this role, you will collaborate with Process Integration and Advanced Module Engineering to develop reliable technology solutions and assessing the reliability risk of a manufacturing process. You will provide wafer-level reliability support for technology qualification and process improvement.
Requirements
- Education – Graduating with PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics 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)
Nice To Haves
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning & organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Develop reliability models and test methodologies for MOL, BEOL, Advanced Packaging, and CPI reliability.
- Lead process qualification and reliability risk assessments for MOL/BEOL/Advanced Packaging/CPI.
- Collaborate with Quality, Process Integration, and Advanced Module Engineering to support cross-functional milestones and provide wafer-level reliability expertise.
- Address customer reliability requests and issues while driving continuous improvement in technology and manufacturing processes.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
