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Senior PDK Engineer

Senior PDK Engineer

CompanyGlobalFoundries
LocationMalta, NY, USA
Salary$63500 – $142000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • BSEE in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, or other relevant engineering disciplines.
  • Strong data analysis, data mining and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of semiconductor process fabrication flow, nanofabrication, solid state and semiconductor device physics and design of experiments (DOE) methodology.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; team player; able to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills.
  • Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso Virtuoso Schematic Editor, Virtuoso Layout Suite, Calibre (DRC, LVS) is a big plus.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Program Managers, Manufacturing teams (Process Integration), Customer engineers, Benchmarking teams to identify and understand the key technological features that need to be controlled and secured by Design Rules.
  • Create layout Designs of Experiment (DoE) and design Test Structures that will be delivered on Test vehicles.
  • Perform rigorous Silicon data analysis and efficiently communicate the conclusions to Design Rule engineers, as well as Integration teams.
  • Champion modifications of process or Design Rules based on data to optimize GlobalFoundries’ technology portfolio.
  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer, Solid State Physics, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering discipline plus 0-2 years of Semiconductor industry experience in device, process integration or unit process areas preferred.
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Computer, Solid State Physics, Materials Science, or other relevant engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex, non-recurring problems combined with strong initiative and creativity resulting in high degree of innovation.