Principal Engineer, Quantum Photonics Integration (2027 New College Graduate)

Role details

About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power‑efficient and high‑performance solutions for high‑growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

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. 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: As a Principal Engineer, this role focuses on process development, integration, yield improvement, characterization, and manufacturing readiness for photonic quantum technologies. The position works across fabrication, device engineering, metrology, and characterization teams to accelerate photonic technology development.

Essential Responsibilities Develop and optimize semiconductor process modules used for photonic integrated circuits and quantum photonic devices. Execute integration activities involving deposition, lithography, etch, metrology, and defect reduction. Characterize optical and material performance using process, metrology, and device characterization data. Identify yield limiters and process variability drivers and implement corrective actions. Support fabrication of optical waveguides, modulators, resonators, detectors, and integrated photonic structures. Collaborate with engineering and research teams to improve process capability and manufacturability.

Support process transfer to manufacturing and pilot-line environments. Maintain detailed process documentation and integration records. Other Responsibilities: Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

Graduating with a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field. 3+ years of experience in semiconductor process integration, photonics process development, or advanced device fabrication. Experience in lithography, thin-film deposition, etch processing, and metrology. Experience with process control, yield analysis, SPC, DOE, or root-cause analysis. Strong hands-on laboratory and cleanroom experience. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with silicon photonics, silicon nitride, AlN, Al₂O₃, lithium niobate, or related photonic materials. Experience with waveguide fabrication, optical coupling, or photonic-device characterization. Familiarity with quantum photonic systems, cryogenic optical measurements, or integrated optics. Experience with Python, JMP, MATLAB, or statistical analysis tools. Experience working in an advanced semiconductor manufacturing environment. #NCGProgramUS Expected Salary Range $85,000.00 - $146,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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