GlobalFoundries

Packaging Design Integration Engineer (2026 New College Graduate)

GlobalFoundries$85K — $146K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
  • Basic understanding of semiconductor packaging, silicon photonics, and co-design processes.
  • Experience analyzing experimental or simulation data.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective teamwork and collaboration abilities in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support packaging design integration activities for advanced packaging products.
  • Assist in thermal, mechanical, electrical, and optical chip design analysis.
  • Contribute to design rule development and manufacturability assessments.
  • Evaluate design options using simulations and data analysis.
  • Collaborate during problem-solving initiatives on quality and reliability issues.
  • Develop technical documentation and design guidelines.
  • Engage with multiple departments to support new product developments.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with next-generation packaging solutions.
  • Exposure to advanced silicon photonics technologies.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers.
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support for professional development through mentorship and training.
Full Job Description
Summary of Role

GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly motivated New College Graduate to join the Advanced Packaging and Silicon Photonics team as a Packaging Design Integration Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to support chip package co-design activities for electro-optical transceivers using GF's Photonix platform and advanced 2.5D/3D packaging technologies.

The engineer will contribute to thermal, mechanical, electrical, and optical design integration activities, including design rule development, simulation/modeling support, manufacturability assessments, and reliability-focused design characterization. This role offers hands-on exposure to next-generation packaging solutions while building technical depth in silicon photonics, advanced packaging design, and engineering analysis.

Essential Responsibilities include:

  • Support packaging design integration activities for silicon photonics and advanced packaging products.


  • Assist with thermal, mechanical, electrical, and optical chip package co-design analysis under the guidance of experienced engineers.


  • Contribute to design rule development, manufacturability assessments, and design review preparation for new package technologies.


  • Use engineering data, simulations, and characterization results to help evaluate design options and identify improvement opportunities.


  • Participate in cross-functional problem-solving efforts related to technical, yield, quality, and reliability concerns.


  • Support development and documentation of design guidelines, technical reports, and presentation materials.


  • Collaborate with design, product, process integration, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to support new customer products.


  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on design quality, manufacturability, cost, and reliability.


Other Responsibilities

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


  • Travel up to 10% to other GlobalFoundries facilities may be necessary. HM to confirm whether this should remain in posting.


Required Qualifications

  • Education - Graduating with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited degree program. HM to confirm final education level and majors.


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


  • Basic understanding of semiconductor packaging, silicon photonics, chip package co-design, modeling/simulation, materials science, reliability, or manufacturing processes gained through coursework, research, internships, co-ops, or academic projects.


  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.


  • Experience analyzing experimental, simulation, or engineering data.


  • Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.


  • Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal).


  • Travel - Up to 10%. HM to confirm or remove.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior related internship, co-op, research, or academic project experience in advanced packaging, silicon photonics, chip package interaction, thermal/mechanical/electrical/optical design, reliability engineering, or process integration.


  • Familiarity with design or modeling tools such as HFSS, Zemax/Zmax, FloTHERM, finite element analysis, electrical simulation, optical simulation, or related engineering software. HM to confirm final tool names and whether these should be required or preferred.


  • Knowledge of advanced packaging technologies including flip-chip, chiplets, 2.5D, or 3D integration.


  • Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE), engineering statistics, or data analysis methods.


  • Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, research groups, or student organizations.


  • 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 and organizational skills.


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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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