SMTS Yield Engineering (Silicon Photonics)

About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries 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, GlobalFoundries make’s possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit

Summary of Role:
GlobalFoundries is seeking an energetic and highly motivated engineer for a position as an SMTS Yield Engineer in our state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fab in Malta, NY. The candidate will own yield improvement and product performance and be deeply involved with our top tier customers on our leading-edge Silicon Photonics platform. Come to GF to help drive the future of Silicon Photonics.

Essential Responsibilities Include :

• Drive Innovation: Lead yield improvement and product performance projects for next-generation Silicon Photonics technology nodes (45nm and below), directly influencing products used by top-tier global customers.

• Solve Complex Challenges: Drive understanding of cause for yield and functionality issues and lead cross functional taskforces for quick / cost effective solutions, accelerating time-to-market and boosting customer satisfaction. Your insights will unlock value for GF and our customers.

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work side-by-side with experts in Test, Integration, and Process Modules to deliver fast, cost-effective solutions. Your technical leadership will shape the future of manufacturing.

• Impact Customers Worldwide: Support customer engineering to exceed expectations and deliver robust, high-performance solutions that make a difference in real-world applications.

• Continuous Improvement: Champion process enhancements to reduce costs, shorten cycle times, and strengthen manufacturing reliability.

Required Qualifications:

• Significant experience in Product / Yield Engineering with a focus on product yield and characterization.

• Bachelor’s Degree + 8 Years Experience, MS + 7 Years or PhD + 5 Years Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering or related technical field

• Excellent data analysis, problem-solving skills and communication skills with demonstrated experience influencing external teams.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment

• Affinity for quick learning
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant industry experience in Silicon Photonics with a focus on product yield and characterization.

• Demonstrated expertise in driving complex technical problems with clear timelines.

• Expertise in Silicon Photonics design, test, yield and device interactions.

Expected Salary Range

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 [email protected] 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.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

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