Silicon Photonic (SiPh) Test Engineer (2025 New College Graduate)

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Essex Junction, VT
54K-110K Annually
Entry level
Semiconductor
The Role
The role involves developing test solutions for high-speed, electro-optic Silicon Photonics integrated circuits, collaborating with design teams, and improving yield in high-volume manufacturing while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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 (GF) is seeking a self-driven professional to develop leading-edge test solutions for high-speed, electro-optic Silicon Photonics (SiPh) integrated circuit designs for the growing Data Center, High-performance Computing markets using next-generation GF proprietary technologies. The successful candidate will be a member of an established world-class test engineering team, driven by collaborative innovation, analytical thinking and creative problem solving.

New College Graduates Overview: 

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills. 

 

Essential Responsibilities: 

  • Develop wafer level custom test solutions for high-speed, photonic integrated circuits (PIC) based on GF proprietary systems. 

  • Interface with GF internal & client design teams to define product test requirements, design hardware consisting of probe cards & probe interface boards, and write programs to test PICs, which may contain a combination of high-speed, RF and optical circuits.

  • Collaborate across internal functional teams to bring development solutions to high-volume manufacturing and to drive continued yield improvements. 

  • Full-time position at GF state-of-the-art SiPh Lab with some level of remote work flexibility. 

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

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications: 

  • Education – Graduating with a BSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. 

  • Must have at least an overall 3.5 GPA and proven good academic standing. 

  • Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal) 

  • Background in characterization techniques for S-Parameter and Optical measurements. 

  • Strong hands-on engineering with excellent debugging skills. 

  • Object-oriented Programming in a Linux environment. 

  • Basic understanding of silicon photonic, high-speed & mm-wave circuit design. 

  • Demonstrated analytical & positive thinking, desire to innovate, accountability for your work and people skills. 

 

Preferred Qualifications & : 

  • Prior related internship or co-op experience. 

  • Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc. 

  • Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity. 

  • Strong planning & organizational skills. 

  • Fluency in shell scripting, multi-paradigm (Matlab/R) and high-level programming languages (Python/Perl) for automation and statistical data analysis. 

  • Theoretical knowledge and 2+ year experience using Electro-Magnetic simulation tools. 

  • Mastery of verbal and written communication to successfully interact with highly technical teams, engage with highly versed clients and to provide documentation of the highest quality. 

  • Embrace the “push the envelope” approach, while living naturally-curious lives and enjoying the process to venture into uncharted waters. 

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Expected Salary Range

$54,200.00 - $110,300.00

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 [email protected] 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 

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The Company
HQ: Malta, NY
12,676 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development, and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers.

For more information, visit www.gf.com.

GlobalFoundries is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V).#CB

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