Principal Engineering Device Engineering

About This Role

This position is for a Principal Engineer in Device Engineering, focusing on the development and optimization of semiconductor devices and processes. The role involves applying expertise in device physics, process integration, and analytical modeling to improve device performance and manufacturability, supporting new technology development, and solving complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced device engineering methodologies, processes, and solutions
• Solve complex technical challenges and drive innovative improvements to existing device technologies and engineering practices
• Plan, execute, and support device development projects, including contributions to large-scale engineering initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate, integrate, and introduce new technologies, features, and process enhancements
• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to engineers and project team members to support knowledge sharing and capability development
• Contribute to technical publications, conference presentations, patents, and industry knowledge advancement activities
• Engage with suppliers, research partners, and industry consortia to evaluate emerging technologies and support technical roadmaps
• Support technical reviews, project teams, and engineering activities while ensuring alignment with business, quality, and operational objectives

Requirements

• Graduating with Bachelor’s, Master's, or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited degree program
• Overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing
• Language Fluency: English (Written & Verbal)
• Travel: Up to 10%

Nice to have:

• Specialized knowledge, imaginative thinking and sophisticated analytical techniques
• Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter and navigate ambiguity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills

Benefits

• Full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility
• Mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities for new college graduates, which give new team members life-long connections and skills

About the Company

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor manufacturer 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, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.