GlobalFoundries

Packaging Integration Engineer (2026 New College Graduate)

GlobalFoundries$85K — $146K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant STEM field from an accredited program
  • Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
  • Basic understanding of semiconductor packaging and silicon photonics
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in analyzing experimental or engineering data
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Proficient in English (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

  • Support assembly process integration for photonics and advanced packaging
  • Assist in process development and qualification of new packaging technologies
  • Analyze engineering and manufacturing data for process improvements
  • Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations
  • Support reliability testing and characterization activities
  • Collaborate with various teams to resolve technical challenges
  • Document experimental results and communicate findings through reports

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with advanced semiconductor packaging technologies
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers
  • Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Exposure to cross-functional engineering teams
  • Travel opportunities to other GlobalFoundries facilities
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 Integration Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support the development and manufacturing of electro-optical transceivers utilizing GF's Photonix platform and advanced 2.5D/3D packaging technologies.

The engineer will contribute to package integration, process development, reliability characterization, and data analysis activities while gaining hands-on experience in advanced semiconductor packaging technologies. This position offers an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and develop technical expertise in silicon photonics, assembly processes, and next-generation packaging solutions.

Essential Responsibilities include:
  • Support assembly process integration activities for silicon photonics and advanced packaging products.
  • Assist with process development, characterization, and qualification activities for new package technologies.
  • Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to identify process improvement opportunities.
  • Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations for packaging and assembly-related issues.
  • Support package reliability testing and characterization activities.
  • Collaborate with design, product, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to address technical challenges.
  • Contribute to design rule development and manufacturability assessments for new products.
  • Document experimental results and communicate findings through presentations and technical reports.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, 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 Bachelors, Master's, or PhD degree in Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, 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, materials science, reliability, manufacturing processes, or related technologies gained through coursework, research, internships, co-ops, or academic projects.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience analyzing experimental or engineering data.
  • Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal).
  • Travel - Up to 10%.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior related internship, co-op, research, or academic project experience in semiconductor packaging, silicon photonics, reliability engineering, failure analysis, materials characterization, thermal or mechanical simulation, or process integration.
  • Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
  • Experience with statistical data analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of advanced packaging technologies including flip-chip, chiplets, 2.5D, or 3D integration.
  • 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.

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.

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