Principal Engineer Yield Engineering
Malta, New York, United States of AmericaPosted Sep 26, 2026
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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:
GlobalFoundries is seeking an energetic and highly motivated engineer for a position as a Yield Engineer in our state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fab in Malta, NY. The candidate will drive yield improvement and product performance on advanced technology nodes on GlobalFoundries’ strategic roadmap.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Drive yield and product performance for technology nodes at 45nm and below, with the focus of this position supporting technology transfers and high-volume production.
• Investigate root cause of yield and product functionality issues.
• Use data analysis, failure analysis, product and design information, device knowledge, and technology understanding to identify improvement opportunities.
• Engage with our customers on weekly calls giving clear updates on current yield status and forecasts.
• Work closely with Test, Integration and Process Modules to implement fast and cost-effective improvements.
• Support customer engineering to fully meet external customer requirements.
• Support process module engineering activities to improve cost, cycle time, and manufacturing robustness.
Other Responsibilities:
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience: 4 years of relatable experience
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment
• Working knowledge in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments.
• Knowledge of circuit design and test, solid state device physics, submicron FET architectures, and the implications of electrical characteristics and performance on yield and product behavior
• Affinity for quick learning
Preferred Qualifications:
• M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
• Working knowledge of semiconductor processing and process integration
• Prior experience in Yield Engineering supporting high volume production and technology transfers.
Expected Salary Range
$85,000.00 - $146,000.00
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 usaccommodations@gf.com 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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