Engineer - Frame Engineering

Job Title

Engineer - Frame Engineering

Role Summary

Work in the Tape-out organization to support frame design and tape-out operations across multiple technologies at GLOBALFOUNDRIES. The role coordinates with fabs, mask houses, and global engineering teams to produce chip frame structures, drive process improvements, and reduce cycle time and costs.

Primary locations: Malta, NY and Burlington, VT. The role involves cross-geographic collaboration and continuous improvement using automation and data-driven methods.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Requires approximately 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supporting daily tape-out operations, designing frames, and improving process productivity.

• Generate and modify frame structures and layout for chip tape-outs; prioritize work queues and coordinate hand-offs across sites.
• Create input files and use or customize internal and commercial tools to automate fab and mask-house workflows.
• Evaluate and make decisions on holds, escalations, promotions, and rejections for tape-out support issues in coordination with FAB, logistics, and FAEs.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering, Product Engineering, Release Team, and Design Enablement to support customer tape-out operations.
• Work with FAB and TD teams to identify efficiency, cost, and cycle-time improvements.
• Document processes, perform failure-mode assessments, and implement mitigation and detection measures.
• Perform work in a safe manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills, summarized.

• Must-have: Minimum ~2 years relevant experience in semiconductor tape-out or related operations.
• Must-have: Working knowledge of Unix shells and willingness to learn domain-specific scripting/programming and data formats.
• Must-have: Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills; English fluency (written and verbal).
• Must-have: Ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-geographic, multicultural teams.
• Must-have: Applicant must be a US citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a SECRET U.S. government security clearance.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with Cadence Mask Compose.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with Virtuoso environment and SKILL programming; device layout knowledge.
• Preferred: Project management, planning, and strong written/verbal communication skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering required (as stated in the posting).

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.