Sr. Engineer, Device Engineering (New College Graduate)
GlobalFoundriesJob Title
Sr. Engineer, Device Engineering (New College Graduate)
Role Summary
Develop hybrid silicon photonic devices for high-speed optical interconnect and sensing targeting 45 nm processes and beyond. Collaborate with device design, process/integration, and test teams to take concepts from modeling through fabrication and laboratory characterization at Fab8 Malta.
Experience Level
Entry-level (New college graduate). The posting indicates approximately 2–3 years of relevant experience as guidance.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include device feasibility studies, modeling, design, fabrication support, and experimental characterization.
- Conduct feasibility studies and benchmark silicon photonic device architectures against existing solutions.
- Perform theoretical studies and multi-physics modeling of device performance.
- Design silicon photonic devices for integration in 45nm and advanced processes.
- Work closely with process and integration engineering teams during device fabrication at Fab8 Malta.
- Develop measurement methodology, apparatus, and test plans for fabricated devices.
- Perform experiments to demonstrate device capability for target applications.
- Adhere to Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements in all activities.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and role constraints; preferred items listed separately.
- Background in photonics, photonic device physics, CMOS device physics, semiconductor processing, and photonic device characterization.
- Strong data analysis skills and experience automating data-analysis workflows.
- Experience with opto-electronic test and measurement tools and test automation.
- Effective oral and written communication; ability to work in interdisciplinary and global teams.
- Ability to relocate to Malta, NY (onsite role at Fab8 Malta).
Nice-to-have
- Experience with diode lasers, modulators, photodetectors, and passive optical devices.
- Experience with feedback control for lasers and optical systems.
- Strong presentation and technical writing skills; self-starter with results orientation.
Education Requirements
Master's degree or PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or a related engineering/physical science discipline. The posting specifies ~2–3 years of relevant experience alongside these degrees.
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.
