Device Characterization Engineer, Central Services Lab (2027 New College Graduate)

About the Company

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability.

About the Role

GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly motivated New College Graduate with a background in Electrical Engineering and foundational knowledge of device physics to join the Central Services Lab team. This role supports silicon characterization, measurement, and data analysis activities that enable accurate device models and robust PDK delivery for internal and external customers, as well as silicon validation work with technology development and reference circuit teams.

Responsibilities

• Support device characterization and electrical testing across wafer-level and structure-level measurements.
• Assist with data analysis, validation, and reporting for characterization results.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on model development, test plans, and measurement correlation.
• Help troubleshoot measurement anomalies, retests, and data quality issues.
• Develop and maintain scripts or small tools to improve data processing, analysis, or workflow efficiency.
• Work cross-functionally with process integration, modeling, product, technology development, and reference circuit teams.
• Document results and contribute to technical reviews and internal reports.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Requirements

• Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited degree program.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
• Academic exposure to semiconductor device physics.
• Basic understanding of electrical measurements; DC, CV, or RF fundamentals preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to data quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, lab-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
• Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing or lab measurements through internships, senior projects, or coursework.
• Experience with Python or other programming languages such as C or C++.
• Exposure to data analysis, automation, scripting workflows, AI/ML concepts, or large measurement datasets.
• Interest in process improvement, standardization, and automation.

Pay

Expected salary range: $58,400.00 - $100,800.00. The exact salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and location.