Design Manual Publishing & Ground Rule Validation Engineer - New College Graduate (2027)

Job Title

Design Manual Publishing & Ground Rule Validation Engineer - New College Graduate (2027)

Role Summary

The engineer will develop, validate, document, and publish semiconductor design rules and Design Manual content to enable manufacturable, reliable customer designs across GF RF technology platforms.

This role sits in RF Design Enablement and works cross-functionally with process integration, device engineering, PDK and EDA teams to coordinate ground-rule validation from layout through silicon measurement and publication.

Experience Level

Entry-level - position targeted to new college graduates. Suitable for candidates with little to no industry experience (typical range 0–2 years).

Responsibilities

Contribute to design-rule development, validation, and publication; coordinate validation experiments and analyze silicon results.

• Partner with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Device Engineering, Customer Engineering, Program Management, PDK Development, and EDA teams to identify required design-rule coverage.
• Participate in development, optimization, and qualification of semiconductor design rules across technology platforms.
• Perform design-rule margin calculations using process, reliability, yield, and silicon-characterization data.
• Develop layout-based DOEs and electrical test structures for inclusion on technology test vehicles.
• Coordinate ground-rule validation from layout creation through silicon measurement and data collection.
• Analyze silicon characterization results with statistical and data-mining techniques to assess rule robustness and manufacturability.
• Generate technical reports and recommendations supporting design-rule qualification.
• Prepare, review, publish, and maintain Design Manual content for PDK releases; execute QA reviews, change tracking, and revision control.
• Maintain documentation repositories, release notes, and publication records; improve publishing processes, templates, tools, and automation.
• Support environmental, health, safety & security requirements in daily activities.

Requirements

Key technical and professional requirements. Must-have items are listed first; preferred items follow.

• Must-have: English fluency (written and verbal); strong organizational and documentation skills; careful follow-through on commitments.
• Must-have: Strong data analysis, data-mining, and problem-solving skills; understanding of semiconductor fabrication flow, nanofabrication, device physics, and DOE methodology.
• Must-have: Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso (Schematic & Layout) and Calibre DRC/LVS.
• Must-have: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Nice-to-have: Prior internship or co-op experience in semiconductor or related fields; leadership experience in projects or competitions.
• Nice-to-have: Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve workflows; basic project management and planning skills; strong written communication.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in device engineering, process integration, or unit-process areas.

Education Requirements

Required: Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or a related technical field from an accredited program. Minimum overall GPA 3.0. Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Solid State Physics, Materials Science (0–2 years industry experience) or PhD in a related discipline; these advanced degrees are listed as preferred qualifications.

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.