RF Technology Development Integration Engineer - Principal Engineer

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Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry with a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents. GlobalFoundries' RF Technology Development Organization is looking for a semiconductor integration engineer to join RF semiconductor technology development team in Malta, NY.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for development, optimization, and qualification of FEOL and BEOL semiconductor devices and processes to meet performance, cost and yield requirements

• Design, electrical characterization and analysis of RF devices including FET, bipolar, diodes and passives.

• Conduct theoretical studies or simulations to optimize the device performance and benchmark it against state of the art

• Responsible for the DC and RF characterization and analysis including s-parameter, noise figure and loadpull

• DOE design, execution, and analysis of results.

• Partner with unit process module engineers, failure analysis and characterization team to improve device performance and yield

• Own and drive technical process problem solving.

• Interact with internal & external customers and respond to technical queries.

• Establish new technology design rules, test structures and test methodologies.

• Innovate new methods of continuous process/device improvement.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ Years of Experience (or 0-2 Years of experience w/ PhD) in Silicon or SiGe BiCMOS FEOL or BEOL processing and/or semiconductor process development

• Education – Graduating with Master’s or PhD in Electrical, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline from an accredited degree program.

• Background in CMOS device physics, semiconductor processing, and characterization

• Strong data analysis skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written

• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Silicon or SiGe BiCMOS FEOL or BEOL processing and/or semiconductor process development

• Experience in DC and RF device design and characterization including high frequency design, S-parameter measurement and analysis

• Experience with Cadence or any other layout and simulation tool

• 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

Expected Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $146,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.

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