Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Silicon Photonics(SiPh) Test Engineering

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 (GF) is seeking a recognized industry leader with proven expertise in opto-electrical test and co-packaging solutions to architect, develop and deploy an industry-first SiPh test ecosystem capable to test wafer & module level SiPh integrated circuit designs used in the growing Data Center, High-performance Computing markets and built with GF next-generation proprietary technologies. The successful candidate is recognized by the industry as an authority & innovator in these areas and has a proven record of building and leading industry partnerships geared to develop state-of-the-art, scalable solutions that optimize novelty, quality and cost parameters.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Establish and drive implementation of a long-term SiPh test strategy aligned with SiPh technology development, product qualification, sorting and P&L requirements.  

• Lead partnership with standards bodies, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), prober and packaging vendors to define and deploy a commercially available SiPh Test ecosystem that enables a high-volume, cost-effective wafer & module level test capability for characterization, qualification and production test of high-speed, photonic integrated circuits (PIC) built with GF proprietary technologies. 

• Discover market opportunities for groundbreaking technological developments, solutions in the SiPh test ecosystem space. 

• Lead SiPh Test program managers for engagement with client design teams to define, optimize product test requirements, hardware & software solution to ensure cost-effective scale capacity and excellence in execution to be obtained by either organic and/or inorganic growth.  

• Drive collaboration across internal functional teams and third party OSAT partners to bring development solutions from characterization through qualification and into high-volume production, then ensure continued yield improvements. 

• Full-time position at GF state-of-the-art SiPh Test Lab in Essex Junction, VT with opportunity for remote work flexibility. 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. 

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications: 

• PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering. 

• 10+ years demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams - across sites and industry groups – for programs of strategic nature, with growth into setting industry direction and impacting company earnings. 

• Proven