Principal Engineer Integration & Yield

Job Title

Principal Engineer Integration & Yield

Role Summary

Lead the development, optimization, and integration of semiconductor processes to improve yield, product performance and manufacturability at GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 7 in Singapore. Serve as a technical expert driving cross-functional projects from problem diagnosis through implementation and continuous improvement.

Experience Level

Senior - Principal-level individual contributor.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead identification, resolution, and continuous improvement of process integration and yield-related issues.
• Manage end-to-end integration and yield projects and perform advanced data analysis to support objectives.
• Develop custom and derivative process solutions to meet evolving product and customer requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to resolve complex integration challenges and support new product development, module characterization, and design rule development.
• Design, develop, and enhance test structures for rapid and robust process characterization.
• Build and maintain defect source libraries; lead tool defect fingerprinting and defect trend analysis.
• Perform product and process partitioning studies for yield and defect characterization to enable targeted improvements.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP) to meet yield, quality, and performance goals; ensure processes are documented including failure mode analysis and risk mitigation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to strategic initiatives and technology roadmap development; ensure EHS&S compliance.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in semiconductor process integration or yield engineering.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills for complex technical challenges.
• Proven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with statistical analysis, DOE methodologies, SPC monitoring, and data-driven problem solving.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience mentoring engineers.
• 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 discipline was requested.

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.