Engineer Gan Epi Development

**About GF** 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](http://www.gf.com). **Summary of Role** The New Graduate College candidate will join the GlobalFoundries Technology and Innovation organization to support GaN integration for Power and GaN Power Systems.  The candidate will have a 3 years local contract assignment at GF Labs at IMEC in Leuven, Belgium with a path to Burlington, VT (USA). During the 3 years assignment in Leuven the candidate is expected to support GlobalFoundries technology development focus within the IMEC Industrial Affiliation Programs in GaN Power, including hands\-on experiments and integration, also understanding system architectures that require advanced power solutions. Additionally, the person will organize and lead joint-development projects at IMEC for learning and tech. transfer to respective GlobalFoundries R&D teams. Post doc candidates are welcome to apply. **Essential Responsibilities** * Learn and transfer GaN epi and integration steps for Power (Strain Relief Buffer layer, back-side barrier, selective S/D regrowth) from IMEC Program to internal GF R&D * Partner with IMEC’s GaN ecosystem to explore new materials (e.g. slurries for CMP, cleaning, passivation etc) and new integration schemes e.g. co-integration. * Own and drive joint-development projects between GlobalFoundries and IMEC * Build and maintain relationships with semiconductor GaN material and tooling vendors * Contribute to Intellectual Property by writing innovative invention disclosures * Contribute to publications and conferences with scientific results * Understand application domains for GaN in the fields of Power Electronics at 1200V, 650V, 100V and lower voltages, and high frequency millimeter wave and RF applications. * Influence IMEC Program and collect feedback from GF on technical content and development plans. Participate in IMEC Partner Technical Week 2x year and support all executive readouts * Travel expectation is about 1-2x year to GlobalFoundries R&D team **Other Responsibilities** * Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs * Other duties as assigned by manager * Expectation of writing reports and preparing presentations **Required Qualifications** * Education: PhD in physics, electrical engineering, microelectronics or related field. * Experience: Preferred minimum 1 year of study in the GaN field * Skills: fundamental knowledge about semiconductor power and high electron mobility devices * Travel: up to 10% * Fluency in English Language: written & verbal **Preferred Qualifications** * Post doc candidates are welcome to apply * Experience: GaN research, epi and integration * Skills: expertise in industrial integration of GaN device, process development and device testing * 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 Information about our benefits you can find here: [https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/](https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/)