About GlobalFoundries 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. For more information, visit www.gf.com. New College Graduates Overview: We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills. Summary of Role: New College Graduate position within the GF Test Development organization supporting Silicon Photonics (SiPh) semiconductor technologies for high-speed data center, high-performance computing, and hyperscale computing applications. This engineer will develop and improve automated optical and electrical test solutions used to characterize photonic integrated circuits (PICs), analyze device performance, and support reliable technology development and product qualification. Essential Responsibilities include: Develop, execute, and document optical and electrical test plans for silicon photonic integrated circuits, including automated instrument control, test sequencing, data acquisition, and analysis in a Linux environment using Python and C/C++. Perform device and circuit characterization, including DC current-voltage (I-V), capacitance-voltage (C-V), optical insertion loss, waveguide loss, wavelength response, fiber-to-chip coupling efficiency, photodetector responsivity, modulator transfer characteristics, and electro-optic bandwidth measurements. Own and improve high-speed test methods using vector network analyzers, optical power meters, tunable lasers, oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, stimulus and measuring units, probe stations, and RF/optical probes; support calibration, de-embedding, correlation, measurement repeatability, and uncertainty evaluation. Analyze large characterization datasets using AI, statistical methods to identify trends, outliers, correlations, and sources of variation; troubleshoot hardware, software, and data-quality issues, communicate results in technical reviews, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage, throughput, and measurement capability. Other Responsibilities: Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. Required Qualifications: Education – Graduating with Bachelor’s in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Photonics, Optical Engineering or related field from an accredited degree program. Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing. Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal) 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 Advanced programming experience in a Linux environment using Python and C/C++; experience with R or Perl is a plus. Foundational knowledge of silicon photonics, optical and electrical device characterization, high-speed or mm-wave circuits, statistics, and experimental test methodology; hands-on laboratory, capstone, or research experience is preferred. #NCGProgramUS Expected Salary Range $58,400.00 - $100,800.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location. 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 GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations. GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries 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 We shape what's essential At GlobalFoundries you will find a vibrant work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our diverse and global team shares a culture of respect and inclusivity, representing the best in the industry. We celebrate success together and are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.

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