PMTS Etch Process Engineering (Silicon Photonics)

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GlobalFoundries

Compensation

$143,000 - $247,000/year

USA - New York - Malta

On-site

Posted March 3, 2026

Job Description

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 Fab 8 is seeking an experienced Etch Technologist with a strong passion for developing new technologies to expand GF’s technology portfolio with a main focus on silicon photonics. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Etch expert to take their experience to the next level by solving complex etch problems. In this role, you will be responsible for being the conduit for Etch Engineers and our leading-edge R&D programs in our most advanced fab located in Malta, New York. Extensive experience with FEOL, BEOL Etch processes and tooling are essential in this role. The individual will report to the head of new technology development in the Advanced Module Engineering (AME) organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

Ability to run design of experiments on Etch tools independently.
Spearhead across product development and process integration to determine and develop next generation technology etch processes for silicon photonics.
Develop and execute experiments to progress R&D projects in a High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) foundry environment.
Collaborate across organization including process integration to provide manufacturable etch processes to meet process assumptions and yield requirements.
Partner with experts across GF fabs to promote sharing and learning opportunities.
Collaborate with equipment supplier to determine industry capabilities for silicon photonics and evaluate options applicable to GF technology roadmap
Coach and mentor other engineers in the organization
Lead cross-department taskforce and improvement projects for silicon photonics
Lead cross-fab benchmarking activities to engage the best-in-campus practices across fabs
Contribute to Intellectual Property by writing invention disclosures.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Other duties as assigned by manager.

Required Qualifications:

Education – Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D Degree in electrical / electronic / Mechanical / Microelectronics / Chemical process Engineering / Chemistry / Physics or related field.
Experience - Minimum 11 years of working experience in Etch Process Development, preferably in silicon photonics.
Skills- Knowledge and hands on experience with Etch platforms and technologies.
Travel - Up to 10%
Fluency in English Language – written & verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience – Worked in automated 300mm fabrication facility.
Skill- Familiar with industry patent processes
Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, energetic and self-starter
Strong organizational skills along with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Expected Salary Range

$143,000.00 - $247,000.00

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.

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