Silicon Photonics Device Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)
About The Position
As a Silicon Photonics Device Engineer, you will support the development and qualification of silicon photonic devices for high-speed optical interconnect and sensing applications in 45nm and beyond. The role focuses on identifying opportunities to improve device performance, variability, and manufacturability through analysis of in-line process data and electrical and optical measurements. GlobalFoundries is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient, high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted technology partner for customers around the world, with a global team focused on security, longevity, and sustainability. This position is part of GlobalFoundries’ new college graduate program. The program offers full-time employment paths for recent graduates, accelerated training in a fast-paced environment, cross-functional opportunities, talent mobility, mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities.
Requirements
- Graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited degree program.
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA and proven good academic standing.
- English fluency, written and verbal.
Nice To Haves
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, or similar settings.
- Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
- Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute solutions and navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Coursework, research, internship, or project experience in silicon photonics, photonic device physics, semiconductor processing, or optoelectronic characterization.
- Experience analyzing electrical, optical, or semiconductor manufacturing data.
- Scripting or coding experience in Python or R.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis, data visualization, Design of Experiments, or Statistical Process Control.
Responsibilities
- Analyze in-line process, electrical, and optical measurement trends for silicon photonic devices.
- Propose process or device-design improvements to reduce variability and improve optical and electrical performance.
- Identify additional or alternative measurements that better predict final silicon photonic device figures of merit.
- Enable and code updated tests and measurements for new silicon photonic test structures.
- Perform data mining, correlation, and statistical analysis across process, electrical, and optical datasets.
- Collaborate with process integration, device, test, and characterization teams to support device development and qualification.
- Document analysis methods, findings, and recommendations, and communicate results through technical reviews.
- Perform activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Support other projects and assignments as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
