Principal Engineer - Etch Process

About the role

GlobalFoundries is looking for a Principal Engineer focused on etch to lead the Process Module team. You will develop, optimize and sustain etch processes critical to its semiconductor fabrication technology nodes, combining deep hands-on etch expertise with a strategic approach to planarization solutions and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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
• Maintain SOPs and FMEA for the etch module, and integrate etch equipment and materials to meet process specifications
• Lead recipe creation, maintenance and optimization for etch tools
• Drive continuous improvement plans and lead cross-functional teams
• Act as a technical subject matter expert, guiding and training junior etch engineers
• 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 wafer fabrication, 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