Sr Integration Engineer

Job Title

Sr Integration Engineer

Role Summary

Join GlobalFoundries Technology and Innovation organization to support 3D packaging and system co-optimization research and development in a 3-year local contract at IMEC (Leuven, Belgium) with a potential transition to Malta, NY. The role focuses on hands-on experiments, integration, system analysis, and transferring IMEC-developed 3D heterogeneous integration technologies into internal GF R&D.

The position requires leading bilateral projects with IMEC, coordinating technology transfers, engaging vendors, and contributing technical deliverables such as invention disclosures and scientific publications.

Experience Level

Senior. No explicit years-of-experience guidance provided.

Responsibilities

The role combines technical integration work, project leadership with IMEC, and stakeholder communication.

• Learn and transfer 3D heterogeneous integration processes (die-to-wafer bonding, wafer-to-wafer bonding, etc.) from IMEC to GF R&D.
• Understand system architectures and requirements to develop 3D packaging solutions for domains such as AI, silicon photonics transceivers/interposers, and RF interposers.
• Own and drive bilateral projects between GlobalFoundries and IMEC; organize and lead joint-development projects and technology transfer activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with 3D materials and tooling vendors.
• Contribute to intellectual property (invention disclosures), publications, and conference presentations.
• Support summaries, program feedback, and executive readouts following Partner Technical Weeks; run technical update sessions and scout program elements ready for transfer (models, design platforms).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, communication abilities, and teamwork attributes. Education details are listed separately below.

• Fluent English (written and verbal).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external teams and partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills; energetic self-starter; able to resolve conflicts when required.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to provide clear guidance on critical decisions.
• Preferred: systems partitioning expertise for product form-factor and interconnect strategy, electrical test-structure design for interconnect/package, and project management skills to navigate ambiguity and deliver results.

Education Requirements

Technology-related degree required; PhD preferred. Fields mentioned: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or other related engineering or physical sciences disciplines. Post-doctoral candidates are explicitly welcome to apply.

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.