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Global Foundries Power Design Package/Layout Design Engineer (2025 New College Graduate) in Richardson, Texas
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. 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:
Our team at GLOBALFOUNDRIES is seeking a Design Engineer who will be responsible for designing innovative reference circuits for power and precision analog applications using cutting-edge technologies in BCD, FinFet, FDX SOI, and GAN and associated package development. Designs will be done in technologies in early development, collaborating with the technology development team. The role also requires collaborating with strategic foundry customers through demonstrations to accelerate the adoption of GLOBALFOUNDRIES' silicon technology.
Essential Responsibilities include:
Design state-of-the art Foundry Reference Designs for applications including switching regulators (buck, boost, hybrid), precision voltage references, gate drivers, protection circuits among other building blocks for power applications.
Design or direct the packages for these applications.
Design, implement, and tape-out designs on internal test chips to showcase GLOBALFOUNDRIES power technology capabilities
Implement physical design of critical circuit elements directly or in collaboration with physical design engineers.
Perform/direct electrical verification and modifications needed to meet specifications.
Characterize silicon and/or work with test engineers to demonstrate the achievement of critical performance requirements.
Analyze characterization data, document and present results.
Work with strategic foundry customers through demonstrations to accelerate the adoption of GLOBALFOUNDRIES' silicon technology
Collaborate with innovators at research institutions and universities to push the performance envelope in related fields and future applications of the GLOBALFOUNDRIES differentiated technologies.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
Design experience of Analog/Power circuits using BCD/FinFet/GaN IC design technologies.
Prior experience with one or more CAD tools and frameworks such as Keysight and Cadence.
Education –– Graduating with Master’s, or PhD 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.
Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
Travel - Up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior related internship or co-op experience.
Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning & organizational skills
Prior experience with one or more electromigration simulation tools such as Voltus etc.
Familiarity with programing/scripting languages like Python, Perl,etc.
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Expected Salary Range
$63,500.00 - $142,000.00
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.
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