CMOS FEOL Reliability Principal Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)
GlobalFoundriesJob Title
CMOS FEOL Reliability Principal Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)
Role Summary
Support CMOS FEOL reliability qualification, reliability physics, and lifetime modeling for advanced semiconductor technologies at the Malta, NY site. Execute qualification plans, analyze failure mechanisms, and collaborate cross-functionally to enable product qualification and release.
Experience Level
Entry-level - New college graduate (2027).
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include qualification execution, reliability analysis, modeling, and cross-functional technical support.
- Support reliability qualification planning and execution for advanced semiconductor technologies.
- Analyze reliability mechanisms (HCI, BTI, TDDB, dielectric breakdown, SRAM, non-volatile memory, power-device reliability).
- Develop and review reliability models, lifetime extrapolations, and statistical analyses.
- Define and improve Process Reliability Monitoring strategies and data-analysis workflows.
- Collaborate with Device Engineering, Process Integration, Product Engineering, Test, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing, and customer-facing teams to investigate issues and implement fixes.
- Perform technical risk assessments and prepare data-driven recommendations for qualification readiness and product-release reviews.
- Prepare qualification reports, reliability reviews, technical documentation, and presentations.
- Develop or improve analytics, automation, and monitoring tools using JMP, Python, MATLAB, Excel, or equivalent platforms.
- Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- Academic, research, internship, or project experience in semiconductor reliability, device engineering, technology qualification, semiconductor physics, or data analysis.
- Foundational understanding of CMOS reliability mechanisms, statistical analysis, and reliability lifetime projections.
- Proficiency with data-analysis or scripting tools (Python, MATLAB, JMP, Excel, or equivalent).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective written communication and teamwork abilities.
- English fluency (written and verbal).
Nice-to-have:
- Prior internship or co-op experience; demonstrated leadership in projects or teams.
- Graduate-level research or project experience with advanced CMOS, FinFET or FDSOI platforms, SRAM, NVM, RF, analog, or power devices.
- Knowledge of automotive reliability standards (AEC-Q100) and semiconductor qualification methodologies.
- Experience with Process Reliability Monitoring, reliability model development, or customer-facing technical reviews.
- Interest in leveraging AI tools and automation to improve workflows.
Education Requirements
Graduating with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Microelectronics, or a related technical field from an accredited program. Requires at least a 3.0 overall GPA and good academic standing. Position targeted to 2027 new college graduates.
About the Company
Company: GlobalFoundries
Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.
