Principal Etch Process Engineer

About the role

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading semiconductor manufacturer, and as a Principal Engineer focusing on Etch you will be a key technical leader in the Process Module team. You will develop, optimize and sustain etch processes critical to the company's semiconductor fabrication technology nodes. The role calls for deep, hands-on etch expertise, a strategic mindset and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and modify etch process formulations, methods and tool controls to meet quality standards
• Analyze and review technical data and charts for etch performance, including non-uniformity, defectivity and removal rate stability
• Establish and maintain SOPs and FMEA for the etch module
• Integrate etch equipment and material systems to meet process module and technology specifications
• Lead recipe creation, maintenance and optimization for etch tools
• Drive Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs) and lead cross-functional teams
• Act as a technical subject matter expert, guiding and training junior etch engineers
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on benchmarking and cross-learning
• Solve complex, non-recurring technical problems and propose significant process improvements
• Contribute to patents and conference or journal publications
• Work safely and support Environmental, Health, Safety and Security requirements

Required profile

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Science Engineering or a related field
• 5 to 8 years of experience in the wafer fabrication industry, with a strong focus on etch
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized and systematic problem solver

Required skills

• SPC, DOE and FMEA knowledge
• Project management and analytical skills