Introduction to GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor foundries and the only one with a truly global footprint spanning three continents. We manufacture complex, feature-rich integrated circuits that enable billions of electronic devices. At GF, we make things that matter — from the solutions that enable the way we live today, to the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow. Join us in changing the industry that is changing the world. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Why GF
Be a part of our global team that is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge global technology solutions. We are seeking candidates with a strong passion for new technologies and advanced manufacturing, as we continue our Industry 4.0 Digitalization journey using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, robotics, big data analytics and more.
Your work will have a direct impact in our expanding Fab Operations, in building out our platforms of purpose-built technologies such as smart mobile devices, personal computing, home and industrial IoT, automotive and more. You will have access to the latest technological developments at GF Labs, with opportunities for patent submissions, presenting your ideas on a global platform, and enjoy GF-wide collaboration across our fabs and offices around the world.
Why This Role
As the ideal candidate, you will leverage your analytical and problem-solving skills and play a vital role to fuel our growth. Your role will span across existing and new Fabs, improving processes and thereby wafer yields, increasing manufacturing productivity that are key to achieving Fab excellence. Coaching Associate Engineers (AEs) will also be part of your job responsibilities.
What You Will Do
- Liaise with module engineers on yield performance analysis
- Drive for defect reduction and yield improvement activities
- Supervise Associate Engineers and wafer fab operators to ensure smooth 24/7 inline shift operation
- Train and certify YDD Associate Engineers on recipe creation and defect source knowledge
- Maintain and enhance internal SOP/ CAS and Involve in internal / external audit
- Operate and create recipes all YDD tools for defect analysis
- Maintain and housekeep YDD tools’ recipes
- Perform partition analysis on defect source and detailed reports on issues
- Build and develop defect source library and tool’s defect source fingerprinting
- Detect excursion or uptrend of inline defect performance by layer/process tool/chamber
- Perform defect characterization by process tools & killer ratio analysis
- Continuous improvement activities on defect reductions with Modules/ vendors/ equipment team
- Liaise with process engineers in different modules to troubleshoot for inline defects and defect reduction activities
- Provide scan support in low yield investigation & co-work with PI/YE/PE on technology & device specific yield enhancement activities
- Automate daily activities to improve trouble-shooting speed of the team
- Lead and drive designated Defect reduction taskforce
- Guide Engineers and Associate Engineers on engineering issues.
- Provide best tool sensitivity recipe and right step for Defect Smart sampling monitoring
- Understand the function of each YDD sub-group and the linkage of these team
- Able to attend customer visits and audits with knowledge and confidence
- Able to represent YDD as a team and execute the correct decision (e.g. MRB lot disposition and other major meetings in the fab)
- Responsible for wafer quality to conform to product requirements and have the authority to stop shipment and stop production to correct quality problems
What You Will Need
- Masters / Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent
- 4 - 7 years of relevant experience in equipment engineering, preferably in a wafer fab / Electronics / Electrical industry
- Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems
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.
