Field Application Engineer

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries 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, GlobalFoundries 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.

Summary of Role: The GlobalFoundries Field Application Eng (FAE) engages with GF's US Aerospace and Defense customers early to assess customer technical needs and identify the best GF technical solution to satisfy those needs driving the opportunity to DWIN and on towards tapeout. The FAE should understand and surmount any barriers of adoption the client may have for using GF technologies for their product development. FAE will work cross functionally with internal GF technical experts in pursuit of converting these opportunities to revenue.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to understand their technical needs towards development of their semiconductor IC products. 

• Assess the competitive landscape to identify and advocate winning GF value propositions. 

• Partner internally with GF account managers, product marketing, and technical experts in the creation of compelling, application specific presentations to describe how GF technology solutions can help those customers develop their industry winning products. 

• Work closely with the account management team to merge technical and commercial terms into a design winning proposal.

• Identify and resolve all issues / concerns to convert the DWIN into productTapeout.

• Where competitive gaps exist, advocate internally for improved features and capabilities of GF solutions to close such gaps.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Education – Bachelors orMastersdegree in electrical engineering or equivalent (e.g. applied physics,etc). 

• Experience – Minimum15 yrs in semiconductordesign,tapeoutand process.

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., Or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a) (3),"

• Must be eligible to obtain and keep a SECRET level U.S. Government security clearance and cannot have dual citizenship

• Skills – Working knowledge of IC chip design flows and tools from architectural definition through performancecharacterization. Technical Program Management, active thinking, positive attitude, problem solving, strong responsibility and ownership, teamwork and personal communication skills are critical.

• Travel -Up to 20%, primarily domestic with some international travel.

• Fluency in English Language – written & verbal 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education – Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering or equivalent. 

• Experience–5yrs in semiconductor product design at the chip or module level. 

• Skills - Direct experience in IC chip design flows andEDAtools from architectural definition through performancecharacterization. Exposure/Experience in one or more of Digital / Analog Mixed Signal/HVPower/eNVM/MillimetreWave/Silicon Photonics IC product design highly desirable. SoC product integration/design experiences highly desirable.

• Demonstratedexpertisein business developmentwithinthe Defense Industrial Base or related government agencies

• 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& organizationalskills.

The role you are applying for may require you to obtain a US Department of Defense Security Clearance at some time during your employment. Acceptance of this role commits to applying for such if requested. Further, the applicant consents to being asked questions about their citizenship and background to assess the likelihood of obtaining a Security Clearance. The applicant also acknowledges that GlobalFoundries can only nominate and submit an application for a Security Clearance. The granting of a Security Clearance is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government and the Department of Defense.