Silicon Photonics Technology Development & Integration Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)
GlobalFoundriesJob Title
Silicon Photonics Technology Development & Integration Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)
Role Summary
Support 300mm silicon photonics technology development and integration at GF Fab 8 in Malta, NY. Own process integration workstreams from development and qualification through customer engagement and production.
Use experiments and technical data analysis to monitor and improve yield, process stability (Cp/Cpk), defectivity, quality, cost, and delivery.
Experience Level
Entry-level — New college graduate. Intended for recent graduates (0–2 years of professional experience).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities focus on owning an integration module, driving process development and qualification, and using data to improve manufacturing outcomes.
- Own a Silicon Photonics technology integration module: prioritize projects, coordinate with the extended team, define improvement experiments, and manage hardware disposition.
- Develop and qualify silicon photonics process flows and I/O integration solutions with device, process, packaging, test, reliability, yield, and manufacturing teams.
- Analyze inline and electrical data to detect line issues, drive timely containment and resolution, reduce defectivity, and improve process stability and yield.
- Support new production technologies and customer milestones; drive cost reductions through process convergence, expense elimination, and yield/test efficiency improvements.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and comply with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.
Requirements
Summary of required and preferred skills. Education degree and GPA expectations are listed separately under Education Requirements.
- Must-have: English fluency (written and verbal); effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a semiconductor fab environment and follow safety procedures.
- Preferred / Nice-to-have: prior internship or co-op experience; demonstrated leadership (projects, competitions, work); interest in leveraging AI tools to improve productivity; project management skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Technical preferences: coursework, research, or project experience in silicon photonics, optics, semiconductor processing, device physics, or process integration; familiarity with data analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), or structured problem-solving methods.
Education Requirements
Graduating with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or a related technical field from an accredited degree program. Applicants must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA.
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.
