Job Description

Title: Principal Engineer Tapeout 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 .

Introduction:

GlobalFoundries is looking for a highly motivated Tapeout Applications Engineer to work in the Global Tapeout Organization, based in Bangalore. The successful candidate will work with 100% quality and minimal cycle time in mind. This role requires a close working relationship with internal teams: Frame, Product Management, Release, Manufacturing, Field Application Engineers, Application Engineers, Customer Engineering, Process Design Kit (PDK), Process Owner (PI), DRC Review Board (DRB) etc.. Candidates also work on Logistics work of various PE Accounts of TLI Engineers and help them facilitate the work seamlessly with Foundry Customers to provide exceptional tapeout services in the increasingly complex and competitive world of wafer manufacturing. Critical duties include providing DRC services, debug DRC failures, submissions of design waiver and reviews, performing PE logistics setups and reviews. A Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced and quickly evolving team environment. The candidate must help on Automation work initiated by TLI engineers and also on Continuous Improvement Projects such as TAT Efficiency etc.

Job will require some weekend rotations, holiday Coverage and some travel may be required. Candidates should be ready to work in "Tue-Sat" or "Sun-Thu" kind of shifts.

Your Role:

Interact with other GF Internal Teams such as Frame and Fab Integration Engineers to provide DRC services, Step plan/Frame and waiver solutions/options to Customers

Understand the Design Manuals and release note of the DRC package.

Assist Fab, Field Engineers and Customer on DRC queries.

Able to conduct project-based work without significant input on individual tasks.

Support Fab on ad-hoc DRC request during tapeout.

Collaborate with World wide TLI and DTM Leadership Teams to develop and Implement work improvement methods or methodologies to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve cycle times.

Strong ability to learn and explore new technologies, opportunities, and continuous improvement.

Demonstrates ability to drive improvements to existing processes and methods, leads development and implementation activities.

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree (MS/MTech) 2 to 4 yrs of relevant exp. or bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering min. of 3 to 5 yrs, Data Engineering, Data Science or Semiconductor Industry related Engineering or Physical Science.

Language Fluency - Proficiency in spoken and written English

Work Flexibility Demands - Available in unsociable hours throughout the year

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

An offer of employment with GLOBALFOUNDRIES is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to Semiconductor Process or Layout Design Engineering

Familiar with EDA Physical Verification tools from Mentor Graphics, Cadence or Synopsys.

Scripting skills in Perl, Tcl/Tk and Linux shell.

Exceptional Spoken and Written Proficiency in English

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong ability to learn and explore new technologies, opportunities, and continuous improvement

Should be flexible as a Team Player and motivated as an Individual Contributor

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Ability to interact effectively with both external and internal customers at all levels and from various cultural backgrounds

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

To ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our GlobalFoundries employees, please note that offered candidates who have applied for jobs in Indiawill have to be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date. For new hires, the appointment is contingent upon the provision of a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination document, subject to any written request for medical or religious accommodation.

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