Principal Foundry Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Foundry Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will focus on managing foundry partnerships and driving process transfer, qualification, and sustaining activities for advanced semiconductor products. You will work closely with global engineering teams and external manufacturing stakeholders to improve yield, performance, and product readiness for automotive applications. The position also plays a key part in coordinating milestones, mitigating risk, and supporting mass production ramp-up across the program lifecycle. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $145,000 – $175,000 annually Responsibilities Lead technical engagement with external foundry teams and coordinate across global engineers Drive foundry suppliers to achieve performance goals in quality and yield Define and manage program plans, milestones, and risk assessments throughout transfer and sustaining phases Provide timely status reports to leadership and stakeholders Travel periodically to the fab for on-site engagements Manage the entire process transfer and product qualification lifecycle Support product ramp-up for mass production Qualifications M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline 10+ years in semiconductor process or foundry engineering, preferably in fabless environments Hands-on experience with advanced CMOS or FD-SOI process technologies at 28nm node or below Deep understanding of FD-SOI device physics and their operational impacts Experience with product qualification methods and reliability testing, especially for automotive applications Proven track record in yield engineering and failure analysis coordination Strong communication skills for conveying technical information to diverse audiences Benefits Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plans Paid time off, including vacation and holidays Opportunity for variable/incentive compensation and equity participation Access to professional development resources and training opportunities Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.