Principal Test and Characterization Engineer — Quantum

Job Title

Principal Test and Characterization Engineer — Quantum

Role Summary

Lead electrical test and characterization activities within the Quantum Technology Solutions organization to validate and improve semiconductor and quantum device platforms. The role focuses on developing and executing measurement methodologies, automation, and data analysis to support device validation, process optimization, and reliability assessment across a range of operating conditions, including cryogenic environments.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 5–8+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor device characterization, test engineering, or similar roles.

Responsibilities

Hands-on technical leadership for electrical characterization, test development, and data-driven device assessment.

• Develop and execute electrical characterization methodologies (DC, RF, pulsed, transient) for semiconductor and quantum devices.
• Design and implement test plans to evaluate performance, variability, and parametric behavior across operating conditions.
• Perform reliability testing and stress measurements (e.g., TDDB, BTI, HCI, electromigration) and analyze failure mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain automated test programs and scripts for probe and bench-top measurement systems.
• Operate wafer probe stations, parameter analyzers, RF test systems, and cryogenic test platforms; support low-noise, quantum-sensitive measurements.
• Analyze electrical and reliability data to identify trends, variability sources, and correlate results with process and materials.
• Support development of test structures, test macros, and test chips for validation and model extraction.
• Apply statistical analysis and variability modeling to support process optimization and yield improvement.
• Document test methodologies, results, and analyses to enable knowledge transfer and scalable development.
• Perform work in compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience required to perform the role.

• 5–8+ years experience in semiconductor device characterization, test engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven experience with electrical characterization techniques and measurement systems (parameter analyzers, probe stations, RF test equipment).
• Experience with reliability testing and failure analysis methodologies.
• Experience developing test automation (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics and device operation.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and extracting performance insights; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with RF or high-frequency device characterization.
• Experience with cryogenic or low-temperature device measurements.
• Familiarity with quantum devices (superconducting, topological, etc.).
• Experience with wafer-level test, probe card development, or test hardware integration.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, variability modeling, and DOE methodologies.
• Experience in advanced R&D environments.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

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.