Associate Engineer, Reliability Lab

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient, and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the United States, Europe, and Asia, GF is a trusted technology partner for customers worldwide. GF’s global team remains focused on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction

The Associate Engineer, Reliability Lab supports the execution of semiconductor reliability testing and laboratory operations. This role ensures compliance with quality management systems (QMS), supports test execution, and drives operational excellence in a controlled laboratory environment aligned with industry standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute reliability test plans, including qualification, process reliability monitoring, and engineering evaluations.
• Prepare test samples, set up test equipment, and ensure accurate test execution.
• Monitor and maintain test conditions, ensuring data integrity and traceability.
• Troubleshoot test and equipment-related issues with guidance from engineers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, including ISO 17025, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and records.
• Ensure reliability laboratory operations meet safety, ESD, and housekeeping requirements.
• Support equipment calibration, maintenance, and uptime management.
• Collect, analyze, and verify reliability test data for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, cycle time, and process robustness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Prior experience working in a semiconductor reliability or testing laboratory is a plus.
• Strong understanding of reliability test concepts and semiconductor processes.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS), including:
  • ISO 17025
  • IATF 16949
  • ISO 9001
• Experience operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Basic understanding of data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work the swing shift five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data analytics or visualization tools, such as Power BI.
• Exposure to reliability stress tests, such as HCI, TDDB, and BTI.
• Experience with measurement system analysis (MSA) or laboratory accreditation processes.