GlobalFoundries Fab8 is seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D TSV engineer to become part of our Quantum Advanced Packaging team. The primary responsibility of this position is to own development and integration of cryogenic, superconducting TSV technologies enabling high-density vertical interconnects for scalable quantum packaging from concept through manufacturing.
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Job Summary
GlobalFoundries Fab8 is seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D TSV engineer to become part of our Quantum Advanced Packaging team. The primary responsibility of this position is to own development and integration of cryogenic, superconducting TSV technologies enabling high-density vertical interconnects for scalable quantum packaging from concept through manufacturing.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead development of through-silicon via (TSV) processes for cryogenic and superconducting applications.
- Define TSV architectures including:
- Superconducting liners (e.g., Nb, Al-based)
- Dielectric isolation schemes
- Via geometries (diameter, depth, pitch)
- Ensure TSV designs are optimized for:
- Low-loss electrical/RF signal transport
- Cryogenic thermal and mechanical stability
- Own end-to-end TSV integration flows across:
- Via etch, liner deposition, dielectric, and metallization
- Wafer thinning, reveal, and backside processing
- Integration into 2.5D/3D packaging stacks
- Drive process integration planning to enable prototyping and qualification across programs.
- Develop TSV solutions for superconducting interposers and 3D integration platforms
- Support integration with:
- Bump/interconnect layers
- Redistribution routing layers (RDL)
- Assembly and bonding flows
- Ensure TSVs enable high-density vertical interconnects for quantum system scaling.
- Enable prototype builds and development lots, ensuring smooth execution through fab and assembly flows.
- Support transition from R&D to pilot to manufacturable flows.
- Collaborate with device/test teams to ensure TSVs meet:
- Cryogenic electrical performance requirements (DC + RF/microwave)
- Low resistance and minimal loss for superconducting operation
- Support characterization of:
- Signal integrity (noise, crosstalk)
- Thermal leakage across vias
- Develop strategies to improve:
- TSV yield and process robustness
- Integration reliability under cryogenic conditions
- Identify and analyze failure modes such as:
- Liner defects / discontinuities
- Delamination or cracking during thermal cycling
- Void formation or via integrity issues
- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Work closely with materials teams to:
- Select TSV liner and dielectric materials compatible with superconducting operation
- Understand cryogenic behavior (CTE mismatch, stress, superconductivity limits)
- Optimize interface integrity between via liner, dielectric, and substrate.
- Define requirements for TSV-specific process tools:
- Deep silicon etch (DRIE)
- Conformal deposition (PVD/CVD/ALD)
- Wafer thinning and reveal
- Collaborate with equipment vendors and suppliers to develop new capabilities.
- Support qualification of new tooling and materials.
- Interface across:
- Interconnect (bump / RDL) teams
- Assembly and integration engineers
- Device / qubit / system engineers
- Ensure co-optimization of TSVs with full packaging stack.
- Drive development of next-generation TSV scaling, including:
- Smaller diameters and higher aspect ratios
- Alignment with micro-bump pitch scaling
- Contribute to cryogenic 3DHI roadmap and APPC capability build-out.
- Evaluate novel via concepts (e.g., superconducting-lined, partially filled, or air-gap vias).
- Generate:
- TSV integration flows and specifications
- Design rules and process documentation
- Provide technical updates, reports, and data-driven insights.
- Contribute to IP, publications, and conference outputs.
Other Responsibilities
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Take part in hiring of other Advanced Packaging team members in Singapore.
- Mentor and guide new hires to assume their roles and responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Required Qualifications
- Education – Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field from an accredited degree program.
- MS degree with at least 8 years of prior related work experience.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
- Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal).
- Travel - Up to 20%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education – PhD education level preferred with at least 5 years of prior related work 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.
Additional Information
GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
Expected Salary Range
$98,000.00 - $176,000.00
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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