Tapeout Engineer (2025 New College Graduate)

Provide streamlined tapeout and mask services.
Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager:
• Provide on time delivery of photomask sets to the from customer design-in through data preparation.
• Manage and drive frame generation tapeout schedule to meet customer requirements
• Problem solves, plans, and tests all parts of the tapeout through mask build flow.
• Engages in pre-tapeout design flow.
• Proactively anticipates customer needs and plan to build in the capacity for the support
• Provide technical support to field engineering, customer engineering, and process owners
• Champion and drives continuous improvement programs for tapeout requirements
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Work and collaborate on other projects and/or assignments as needed
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About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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. 

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.​  

Summary of Role: 

GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly motivated Tapeout Engineer with coding and automation experience to become part of the Global Tapeout and Mask Operations organization. This technical individual contributor will be responsible for developing new methodologies and automation to support current and future-state tapeout process flows, targeting best-in-class cycle time, quality, and value for our customers. This position requires an individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and will be located in Essex Junction, Vermont. 

  

Essential Responsibilities Include: 

• Develop methodologies and systems supporting next-generation Mask Data Prep operations. Project scope includes proposed solutions, analysis of business cases, and presenting results. 

• Develop scripts and automated tools to improve the quality and cycle-time of tapeouts.  

• Manage tapeout projects from pre-tape-in, to release, to mask write.

• Collaborate with tapeout stakeholders to define:   

• Design services and data preparation flows. 
• Long-term scalable strategies for each element/operation in the flow.
• Schedule management, schedule analysis, risk assessment/miti