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$79,100 - $145,800
Required Skills
Chip design
Skill language
DRC analysis
About GLOBALFOUNDRIES:
Global Foundries is a world-leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry with facilities in Dresden, Singapore, New York and Vermont (USA). Our products are used in various technical applications, e.g. mobile communications, consumer electronics, automotive and Internet of Things. Global Foundries employs around 16,000 people worldwide, including 200 in Sofia.
Summary of Role:
Design, develop, and utilize testsites which are in-house chip designs used to develop and understand the technology of interest. Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager:
- Perform in-house chip development to aid in understanding the customers design / technology
- Design chip elements to get electrical data out of the chip to development
- Evaluate and process customer design to mask
- Perform various analytics and tests on designed chip to gain electrical data from design to understand how the technology behaves
- Evaluate data analysis to optimize the chip
- 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
See description for career level for general proficiency levels pertaining to Job Complexity, Accountability, Relationship Focus, and Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. These proficiency levels apply to all career levels. Some requirements may vary locally.
Essential Responsibilities:
Introduction
Design, develop, and utilize testsites which are in-house chip designs used to develop and understand the technology of interest.Typically performs one or more of the following:
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Perform in-house chip development to aid in understanding the customers design / technology
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Design chip elements to get electrical data out of the chip to development
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Evaluate and process customer design to mask
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Perform various analytics and tests on designed chip to gain electrical data from design to understand how the technology behaves
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Evaluate data analysis to optimize the chip
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Use the Skill language to write Pcells and wiring scripts used in the design process
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Be able to understand interpret DRC results on designs and collaborate with stakeholders to successfully resolve DRC issues
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Be able to work collaboratively across time zones to support the needs of stakeholders across the globe
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Be able to execute and debug internal automation which is used to create designs
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Be familiar with Cadence Virtuoso and Mentor Graphics Calibre tools
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Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
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Work and collaborate on other projects and/or assignments as needed
Job Complexity
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Proficient in some aspects of a technical discipline.
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Initiative and creativity are limited to fulfilling standard practices related to job responsibilities.
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Uses standard engineering methods to analyze and resolve problems
Accountability
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Completes a variety of routine projects, assignments and tasks.
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Participates in teams
Relationship Focus
- Directed contact at engineering level.
Other Responsibilities:
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications
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Basic principles and practices in one technical discipline.
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Requires a technical (University) degree. (Exceptions approved by local HR)
We Offer
We are constantly looking for specialists to strengthen our teams and would therefore be very pleased to receive your application. Upon receipt of your application, we will check the vacancies existing at this time and get back to you to coordinate the next steps.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. For more information on GLOBALFOUNDRIES, visit www.globalfoundries.com
Expected Salary Range
$79,100.00 - $145,800.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that Global Foundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.
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 Global Foundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Global Foundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. Global Foundries 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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