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:

This is an engineering position within the worldwide Design Technology Enablement organization. The individual will be responsible for developing High-Voltage Wide Band Gap (WBG) device (GaN, SiC) models that will be incorporated into Process Design Kits (PDKs) to assist customers evaluate their product designs.
 

Essential Responsibilities Include:

An experienced individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), which will coordinate with cross-functional project/program teams, who will develop, calibrate, and validate WBG (GaN, SiC) device models, with a focus on high-voltage technologies

Lead proactive and synergistic interactions with the technology development, test structure/layout, testing/characterization, and PDK teams

Experience with industry-standard device modeling extraction software, such as Keysight IC-CAP

Experience with Process Design Kits (PDKs) and SPICE simulation for device model verification

Strong knowledge in HEMT device physics and integration/fabrication of GaN technologies for power products

Job Complexity and Accountability

Shows mastery and breadth of a technical discipline and is recognized as a key authority in his/her field

Solves problems requiring cutting edge approaches, establishes and teaches problem solving methodologies and champions innovation across the organization

Provides timely and accurate status updates to functional leaders

Works and collaborates on projects and/or assignments as needed

Is an accomplished engineer that has influenced the power industry via first author publications, technical committee participation, and invited conference talks.

Leads multidisciplinary projects or initiatives with high impact on the company’s success

Coaches and mentors experienced staff

Leads cross-functional teams across sites

Required Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics

Background in Semiconductor Device physics, Probability & Statistics, numerical curve fitting

Effective communication skills, both written & verbal
 

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics

Understanding of measurement systems for DC, AC, and high-frequency RF on wafer testing to characterize test site layouts, including modern de-embedding techniques

Experience working with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) design & simulation tools

Broad and deep knowledge of WBG power devices, technologies, and circuits

BS + 6 or more years of experience or

MS + 4 or more years or

PhD + 2 or more years

Expected Salary Range

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.

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. 

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. 

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law