Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering
2 years of relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing
Working knowledge of Unix shells and programming/scripting languages
Experience with Cadence Mask Compose is a plus
Familiarity with Virtuoso environment and SKILL Programming
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a SECRET level security clearance
Responsibilities
Facilitate technology frame requirements and layout for chip designs
Customize software tools to enhance design process productivity
Make decisions on tape out support issues in alignment with FAB and logistics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve customer tape-out operations
Work closely with FAB and TD teams to enhance efficiencies and reduce costs
Assess business processes and suggest continuous improvements
Document processes and assess failure modes with mitigation strategies
Benefits
Support for Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like AI and Machine Learning
Engagement in continuous process improvement initiatives
Collaboration with a global team of experts
Potential for career growth in a rapidly evolving industry
Full Job Description
Summary of Role
GlobalFoundries is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in the Tape out organization, as an Engineer Frame Engineering located in USA (Malta NY, Burlington VT). The successful candidate will support tape out operations activities that would vary from frame design for a range of technologies to process improvements for enhanced productivity and quality. This role requires working with worldwide Frame and other engineers that use semiconductor manufacturing tools (i.e., lithography and metrology) and test tools in our Fabs. The successful candidate would be engaging in continuous process improvement in the increasingly complex world of chip manufacturing by applying Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, structured problem-solving and driving actions to reduce risks. Be a part of our global team that is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge global technology solutions. We are seeking candidates with a strong passion for new technologies and advanced manufacturing, as we continue our Industry 4.0 Digitalization journey using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, robotics, big data analytics and more.
Essential Responsibilities
Engage in daily operations activities: facilitating technology frame requirements, frame structures layout and frame generation for chips, ad-hoc change execution, work queue prioritization, and work hand-off across geographic locations.
Use or customize internally developed software tools and commercially available software tools to enhance design process productivity. (Include generating input files that drive automation for Fabs and Mask House.)
Make decisions to hold, escalate, promote and reject tape out support issues in alignment with FAB, Tape out Logistics Integration and FAEs.
Interact with other teams such as Application Engineering, Product Engineering, Release Team, and Design Enablement, to assist with providing a best-in-class Customer Tape-out Operations experience.
Close collaboration with FAB and TD Team to provide solution to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and improve cycle time.
Participate in assessing our team business processes and suggest continuous improvements as well as automation opportunities to enhance the teams' productivity.
Ensure that processes are well documented, that failure modes are assessed and have mitigation and detection in place,
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in EE/ECE/CSE/Physics/Mechanical
Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
Working knowledge of Unix shells and interest/aptitude to learn domain-specific programming/scripting languages/data formats.
Experience with Cadence Mask Compose is a big plus
Experience with Virtuoso environment and SKILL Programming, Device Layout Knowledge/Experience will be a plus
Ability to communicate and work with a cross-geographic, multicultural global teams
Fluency in English Language - written & verbal - is a requirement.
Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills are basic requirements.
Applicant must be a US Citizen
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a SECRET level U.S. Government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning & organizational skills.
Expected Salary Range $69,000.00 - $120,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
