Silicon Photonics Device Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

Optimizes and develops device and processes to lead to device characterization.
Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager:

• Performs specialized design and develops devices, understands the process integration that leads to device characterization
• Optimize devices by understanding the semiconductor device physics, and device manufacturing process associated .
• Conduct various analytical and physics based models and or process integration methods

Device Engineering

• Enables new features with efficiency for new technologies, features, or device introduction
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Work and collaboration other projects and/or assignments as needed

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) 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 and high‑performance solutions for high‑growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

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Summary of Role:

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.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Education – Graduating with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Photonics, Optics, 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
• 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
• 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.

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Expected Salary Range

$69,000.00 - $120,000.00

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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