CMP Principal Process Engineering (Silicon Photonics)

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Summary of Role:

GlobalFoundries Fab 8 is seeking a CMP Principal Process Engineer with a strong passion for developing new technologies to expand GF's technology portfolio with main focus in silicon photonics. This is a great opportunity for a CMP process engineer to take their experience to the next level by solving complex CMP problems. In this role, you will be responsible to develop and optimize novel CMP processes in our most advanced fab located in Malta, New York. Experience in FEOL and BEOL CMP and expertise in CMP tooling, slurry and consumable is essential in this role. The individual will report to the head of new technology development in the Advanced Module Engineering (AME) organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute experiments to progress R&D projects in a High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) foundry environment.

• Define and implement CMP processes for new technology to improve process robustness and achieve technology milestones for yield and reliability.

• Drive CMP process improvements for high volume manufacturing using statistical tools, DOE technique.

• Spearhead across product development and process integration to determine and develop next generation technology CMP processes.

• Partner with experts across GF fabs to promote sharing and learning

• Lead cross-fab benchmarking activities to engage the best-in-campus practices across fabs.

• Use Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to assess and mitigate risk for process changes.

Other Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Education - Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D Degree in electrical / electronic / Mechanical / Microelectronics / Chemical process Engineering / Chemistry / Physics or related field.

• Experience - Minimum 4 years of working experience in CMP Process Development

• Skills- Knowledge and hands-on experience with CMP platforms and technologies.

• Travel - Up to 10%

• Fluency in English Language - written & verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience - Worked in automated 300mm fabrication facility.

• Skill- Familiar with industry patent processes

• Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal

• Strong organizational skills along with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business need.

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, energetic and self-starter

Expected Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $146,000.00

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

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