Senior Engineer, Field Application Engineering

Job Title

Senior Engineer, Field Application Engineering

Role Summary

The Field Application Engineer (FAE) engages with customers using GlobalFoundries power and leading-edge process technologies to define technical requirements, propose GF solutions, and drive opportunities toward tapeout and product adoption.

The FAE works cross-functionally with account managers, product marketing, and internal technical experts to convert design opportunities into revenue while removing technical barriers to adoption.

Experience Level

Senior-level — minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor design, tapeout, and process engineering (per posting).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on customer engagement, technical advocacy, and internal coordination to achieve design wins and successful tapeouts.

• Engage customers to capture technical requirements for semiconductor IC products.
• Assess competitive landscape and advocate GF value propositions.
• Create application-specific technical presentations with account managers and product marketing.
• Integrate technical and commercial terms into design-winning proposals.
• Identify and resolve technical issues to convert design wins into tapeouts.
• Advocate internally for product and process improvements to close competitive gaps.
• Perform work in compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs.

Requirements

Core must-have skills and experience required to perform the role.

Must-have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in semiconductor design, tapeout, and process.
• Working knowledge of IC chip design flows and tools from architecture through performance characterization for BCD and leading-edge technologies (e.g., 22FDX, FinFET).
• Technical program management skills; problem solving, ownership, and teamwork.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (primarily domestic with some international travel).

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in RF design at chip or module level.
• Exposure to Digital / Analog Mixed-Signal / HV Power / eNVM / millimeter-wave IC product design.
• SoC integration and EDA tool experience across design and characterization flows.
• Project planning and organizational skills; ability to navigate ambiguity and execute solutions.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field (e.g., applied physics). A Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred. Equivalent practical experience is acceptable where noted.

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.