Principal Engineer, Integration & Yield

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Integration & Yield

Role Summary

Lead development, optimization, and integration of semiconductor processes to improve yield, product performance, and manufacturability at GF Fab 7 in Singapore. Serve as a technical expert resolving complex integration and yield issues and influence cross-functional teams to deliver strategic process improvements.

Experience Level

Senior-level position. Specific years of experience not stated; expects extensive, senior-level experience in process integration and yield engineering.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include driving yield improvement, process characterization, and cross-functional technical leadership.

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve process integration and yield-related issues; implement continuous improvements.
• Manage end-to-end projects and perform advanced data analysis to support integration and yield objectives.
• Develop custom and derivative process solutions and establish design rules for new products.
• Support new product development with module characterization and test-structure design.
• Build and maintain defect source libraries; lead tool defect fingerprinting and defect trend analysis.
• Perform product and process partitioning studies for targeted yield and defect improvements.
• Document failure modes, risk mitigation, detection strategies, and ensure EHS&S compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on strategic initiatives and the technology roadmap.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and leadership capabilities. Education requirements are summarized separately below.

• Extensive experience in semiconductor process integration, yield engineering, or related areas (senior-level experience).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills for complex technical challenges.
• Experience with statistical analysis, DOE methodologies, SPC monitoring, and data-driven problem solving.
• Proven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including mentoring and team guidance.
• Knowledge of defectivity reduction, failure analysis, process characterization, and test-structure development.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP) and quality/yield improvement processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to drive results.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.

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.