About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading semiconductor manufacturer providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services. With a global footprint spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia, GF delivers feature-rich solutions that enable customers to develop innovative products for high-growth markets. GF is committed to delivering trusted technologies and manufacturing excellence while advancing sustainability, operational efficiency, and long-term value for customers and stakeholders.

Introduction

GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly motivated Associate Engineer, Integration & Yield to join our semiconductor manufacturing team. In this role, you will support process integration and yield enhancement activities across advanced semiconductor technologies. Working closely with process, equipment, manufacturing, quality, and product engineering teams, you will analyze manufacturing data, identify yield-impacting issues, and contribute to continuous process improvements that drive product quality, reliability, and manufacturing excellence.

Your Job

Support process integration activities across semiconductor wafer fabrication operations to ensure stable and repeatable manufacturing performance.
Monitor product yield trends, analyze manufacturing data, and identify root causes of yield excursions and process variation.
Collaborate with process, equipment, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to resolve yield-limiting issues and implement corrective actions.
Perform statistical data analysis using engineering tools to track process performance, yield metrics, and defect trends.
Investigate inline, electrical, and reliability data to identify opportunities for process optimization and yield improvement.
Support new technology introductions, process qualifications, and manufacturing ramp activities.
Participate in structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 8D, Fishbone Analysis, and FMEA.
Generate technical reports and present findings, recommendations, and improvement plans to engineering and management teams.
Assist in developing process control strategies and monitoring systems to sustain manufacturing performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cycle time reduction, productivity, and cost optimization.

Other Responsibilities

Adhere to all GlobalFoundries Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), security, and compliance requirements.
Follow established cleanroom protocols and semiconductor manufacturing procedures.
Support a culture of operational excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Maintain compliance with corporate policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in training programs and knowledge-sharing activities to enhance technical expertise and organizational capability.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
0–3 years of semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication, process integration, yield engineering, process engineering, or related industry experience.
Understanding of semiconductor device fabrication processes, including lithography, etch, deposition, CMP, diffusion, or metrology.
Experience analyzing large datasets and applying statistical methods to engineering problems.
Familiarity with yield analysis, defectivity monitoring, SPC (Statistical Process Control), and process control methodologies.
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization/analysis tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Internship or industry experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication or advanced manufacturing.
Knowledge of JMP, Minitab, Tableau, Spotfire, Python, SQL, or other data analytics tools.
Familiarity with semiconductor yield management systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Exposure to Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Analysis (FA), and reliability testing methodologies.
Understanding of statistical modeling and advanced data analysis techniques.
Experience working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated project management or continuous improvement experience.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Ability to work within a semiconductor fabrication cleanroom environment.
May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to cleanroom gowning procedures.
Occasional lifting, standing, walking, and movement within manufacturing areas may be required.
Flexibility to support manufacturing operations and engineering activities as business needs dictate.

GlobalFoundries Commitment to Diversity & Equal Opportunity

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GF is committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, innovate, and contribute to the success of the company.

Employment Conditions

Employment with GlobalFoundries may be contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, employment verification, medical examinations, and other pre-employment requirements in accordance with local regulations and business requirements.

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

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