Experienced Engineer Optical Proximity Correction (OPC)

About GF

GlobalFoundries® Inc. (GF®) is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF redefines innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions with leading performance in all growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and manufacturing services. With a talented and diverse team and manufacturing locations in the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology provider to its global customers. GF employs approximately 13,000 people, including more than 3,000 in Dresden, Germany.

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Summary of Role

GlobalFoundries seeks an Engineer for OPC (Optical Proximity Correction) development located at GlobalFoundries facility in Dresden, Germany. The successful candidate will work in a global team and possess or develop the skills necessary to develop computational lithography solutions for 22nm, 28nm, 40nm and 55nm derivative technology nodes.

Essential Responsibilities include

Develop and maintain leading edge OPC tech files for advanced generation lithography processes.

Collaborate with design rule, lithography, etch, modeling, and infrastructure engineers in cross-functional team environments to determine optimal computational solutions.

Perform root cause analysis of printing and yield limiting hotspots using proven tools.

Research, apply and continually improve industry and company best practices surrounding OPC development.

Participate on cross-functional semiconductor development projects.

Other Responsibilities

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline.

Knowledge of scripting and computer languages such as Perl, Python, TCL, shell and others.

Fundamental understanding of semiconductor development and OPC or similar Electronic Design Automation (EDA) knowledge.

Experience with or knowledge of the following skills: statistical data analysis, simulation, programming especially in a Linux cluster environment, numerical methods and techniques, optimization.

Language Fluency: English (Written & Verbal), German (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree or PhD in Electronics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline.

Years of Experience: 3 or more years relevant experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in scripting and computer languages such as C++, Python, TCL, shell and others.

Knowledge of lithography, RET, OPC, mask data preparation, and design rules, and demonstrated experience in a technology development environment.

Fundamental understanding of high-performance Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor (CMOS) patterning/design integration.

Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of the following skills: analysis of statistical data, resolution enhancement techniques, simulation, and programming especially in a cluster environment, numerical methods and techniques, optimization.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with upstream and downstream development teams OPC-related patents and/or publications.

We Offer

The position is open-ended and to be filled as soon as possible.

Attractive compensation components:

13th month salary, bonus payments, assistance with relocation to Dresden.

Flexible working time arrangements:

Family friendly part-time models, trust flextime, salary conversion into free time

Diverse opportunities for further development:

Career stages for every job, internal qualification offers, promotion of external educational qualifications

Focus on your health:

On-site gym and beach volleyball court, bike leasing, subsidized employee restaurant

Corporate culture:

Cooperation at eye level - everyone is on first name terms with us, budget for individual team events, social commitment via GlobalGives

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Diversity is part of our corporate DNA. For this reason, we would like to encourage women in particular to apply for a job with us. As we value equal opportunities and inclusion is particularly important to us, we welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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