Principal Engineer, Integration Engineering (Silicon Photonics)

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Integration Engineering (Silicon Photonics)

Role Summary

Senior engineer supporting Fab 8 300mm process integration in Malta, NY. The role owns process integration from development and customer engagement through transfer to mass production, with a focus on silicon photonics and related process technologies.

Primary mission: develop, qualify, and sustain process solutions that meet quality, cost, and delivery targets while collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers.

Experience Level

Senior. The posting specifies a minimum of 4 years of industry experience and expects experience leading engineering teams and delivering advanced technologies into production.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include process development, cross-team collaboration, and project oversight:

• Own process integration activities across development, customer engagement, and production transfer.
• Develop silicon photonics (SiPh) and related process flows across technologies including RF, FinFET, FDSOI, and eNVM.
• Collaborate with process module and packaging teams to drive integrated process solutions.
• Work with Technology Development (TD) and Business Units (BU) to define project scope and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Lead engineering teams and coordinate cross-functional resources to meet schedule, scope, and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Perform all work in accordance with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience; preferred items are listed separately.

• Must-have: Minimum 4 years of industry experience; demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and delivering technology into mass production.
• Must-have: Strong project management skills, including managing schedules, scope, and cost trade-offs.
• Must-have: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse internal and external teams.
• Must-have: Proven ability to define technical scope and drive execution with TD and BU stakeholders.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in FEOL/BEOL processes, FinFET and FDSOI technologies.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, structured problem solving, and experience with process module/packaging interactions.
• Nice-to-have: Strong presentation and technical writing skills; self-starter able to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or a related engineering/physical science discipline. The posting notes a preference for an MS with 2+ years of relevant experience.

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.