Electrical Test Engineer — Wafer Test (2027 New College Graduate)

Job Title

Electrical Test Engineer — Wafer Test (2027 New College Graduate)

Role Summary

Entry-level electrical test engineer role in the Yield Engineering team at a 200mm semiconductor fab. Focus is on developing, implementing and improving electrical wafer test methods, analyzing test data, and supporting yield and product qualification efforts.

Experience Level

Entry-level (New College Graduate). This role is intended for recent graduates or candidates with minimal professional experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include development, execution and continuous improvement of electrical wafer test and related processes.

• Develop and implement methods and procedures for process control, testing and inspection for 200mm electrical test.
• Perform product electrical testing and analysis to maintain quality and minimize defects.
• Analyze electrical measurement data to identify root causes and resolve data-collection or equipment issues.
• Program and implement test protocols; manage and process electrical test data.
• Develop test environments to support next-generation technologies.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting to resolve long-term performance issues and deconstruct complex systems.
• Collaborate with integration, equipment and quality engineering to support technology development and yield learning.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase throughput and reduce cost.
• Perform all activities safely and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs.

Requirements

Essential skills and workplace expectations. Education requirements are listed separately below.

• Must-have: English fluency (written and verbal).
• Must-have: Technical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for complex systems.
• Must-have: Ability to analyze electrical measurement data and identify root causes.
• Must-have: Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Must-have: Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Nice-to-have: Prior internship or co-op experience in semiconductor/test engineering.
• Nice-to-have: Programming experience (Perl, C, Python) to implement test protocols and data handling.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of semiconductor devices and processing.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Nice-to-have: Project management, planning and written/verbal communication skills.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree (graduating) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field from an accredited program. Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and demonstrated good academic standing. (This posting targets 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.