SiPh Yield Engineer - Electrical Characterization
GlobalFoundries
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Albany, NY · Posted October 1, 2026
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About the job
About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Summary of Role:
GlobalFoundries is seeking an energetic and highly motivated early career engineer for a position as an Electrical Characterization Engineer in our state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fab in Malta, NY. The candidate will own wafer electrical test disposition of high-volume manufacturing silicon as well as inline electrical and optical process control. He will work closely with our New Product Introduction Engineering team ramping up our Silicon Photonics platform. The ideal candidate should have an excellent foundation in electrical engineering and statistics as well as a passion to learn and problem solve.
Essential Responsibilities:
Electrical characterization of semiconductor devices and health-of-line electrical test structures (HOL) to sustain volume production, disposition of production materials, and electrical test
Support general and urgent fab operation issues
Review ET (electrical test), OT (optical test), Health of Line (HOL) and inline statistical process control (SPC), analyze sources of variation, improve line control, and transistor variability.
Work with and communicate with customers on electrical and optical targeting, trends and Cpk / variability.
Electrical analysis of controlled process changes for device, defectivity and yield improvements.
Support Engineering teams on manufacturing ramp, cost reduction and risk analysis
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
Excellent data analysis and problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
Working knowledge in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments.
Affinity for quick learning
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters in Electrical Engineering or related field
Prior related internship or work experience
Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Understanding and knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)
K nowledge of semiconductor processing, process integration and Silicon Photonics.
Expected Salary Range $69,000.00 - $120,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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