Principal TD Device Engineer

Job Title

Principal TD Device Engineer

Role Summary

Lead improvement of silicon photonic device performance and manufacturability through design, simulation, data analysis and test. The role owns a technology module and coordinates device/macro design, electro‑optical testing and manufacturing integration.

Work includes device test structure simulation and design, experiment design and data mining, collaboration with device and process teams, and software/tool enablement for device/macro simulation.

Experience Level

Senior (Principal-level). The posting specifies 2 years of progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in the job or a related role.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include technical leadership of device development, analysis and production enablement.

• Improve device performance and manufacturability; design experiments and macros to address yield and reliability.
• Perform data mining and data analysis to detect line issues and drive containment and resolution.
• Design and simulate device test structures; coordinate electro/optical testing and hardware disposition.
• Own a technology module: prioritize projects, delegate to extended team, and define improvement experiments.
• Enable and contribute to open-source and internal software/tools for device/macro design and simulation.
• Sustain and improve manufacturing technology: product quality, defectivity reduction, process stability (Cp/Cpk) and processing efficiency.
• Collaborate with device and process teams to drive development of new production technologies.
• Drive cost reductions via defect/yield improvements and efficiency gains; travel up to 10% domestically.
• Perform all work following Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and responsibilities for day-to-day success.

• Hands-on experience in silicon photonics or device physics and related device engineering.
• Coding proficiency (Python, R or similar) for data analysis and automation.
• Simulation tool experience (e.g., Lumerical, Cadence).
• PDK to tapeout flow experience for customer designs and macro design capability.
• SKILL language experience for Cadence pcells and HFSS (high frequency structure simulator) experience.
• Ability to design device test structures and coordinate electro/optical measurements.
• Proven data mining/analysis skills to identify process issues and support corrective actions.
• Leadership and project prioritization skills to own a technology module and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to ~10%.

Education Requirements

Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field of study. The posting also requires approximately 2 years of progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in the role or a related area.

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.