Principal Engineer

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.

Job Description Summary

• Provide streamlined tapeout and mask services.

• Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager:

• Provide on time delivery of photomask sets to the from customer design-in through data preparation.

• Manage and drive tapeout schedule to meet customer requirements

• Problem solves, plans, and tests all parts of the tapeout through mask build flow.

• Engages in pre-tapeout design flow. Proactively anticipates customer needs and plan to build in the capacity for the support

• Provide technical support to field engineering, customer engineering, and process owners

• Champion and drives continuous improvement programs for tapeout requirements

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

• Work and collaborate on other projects and/or assignments as needed

See description for career level for general proficiency levels pertaining to Job Complexity, Accountability, Relationship Focus, and Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. These proficiency levels apply to all career levels. Some requirements may vary locally

Job Complexity
Shows mastery of many aspects within one technical discipline, with group-wide recognition as a senior member of a technical team.
Initiative and creativity result in significant changes to existing processes and methods, leads development and implementation.
Solves complex, novel and non-recurring problems.
Contributing inventor on a few patents
Contributes to conference or journal publications

Accountability
Works on small projects or on sets of tasks of large projects and assignments.
Trains and guides others in the own work area on technical skills as needed; ability to break down information for internal and external customers in a systematic and communicable manner.
Participates in and/or leads (project) teams

Relationship Focus
Limited and supervised contact at engineering level.
Maintains awareness of industry trends.
Actively engages with suppliers (demos, in-house work).
Attends consortia technical reviews.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Specialized knowledge, imaginative thinking and sophisticated analytical techniques.
Requires a technical (University) degree. (Exceptions approved by local HR).
BS + 4-5 years of experience or
MS + 2-4 years
PhD + 1-2 year

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

Information about our benefits you can find here: [https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia>