Quantum PDK OPC Engineer

GlobalFoundries

. Develop, qualify, maintain, and optimize OPC technology files, recipes, and computational lithography solutions for advanced-generation semiconductor lithography processes .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeMalta • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $146,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) and Computational Lithography, focusing on developing and optimizing semiconductor lithography processes. Proficient in data analysis, simulation, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance manufacturing yield and process performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Optical Proximity Correction (OPC)Computational LithographyLithography SimulationData AnalysisScripting (Python, Perl, Tcl)

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Hard Skills

Optical Proximity Correction (OPC)Computational LithographyLithography SimulationHotspot AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisData ProcessingPattern FidelityProcess-Window BehaviorEngineering AutomationScripting (Python, Perl, Tcl)

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Simulation ToolsData Analysis ToolsComputational Lithography Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor LithographyPatterning OptimizationManufacturabilityWafer DataDesign Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPythonShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, qualify, maintain, and optimize OPC technology files, recipes, and computational lithography solutions for advanced-generation semiconductor lithography processes
Develop and evaluate OPC strategies, model-based corrections, and patterning solutions to improve wafer pattern fidelity, process-window performance, manufacturability, and yield
Collaborate with design rule, lithography, etch, metrology, modeling, mask, and computational infrastructure engineers
Perform root-cause analysis of printing, patterning, and yield-limiting hotspots using simulation, wafer data, design data, and computational lithography analysis tools
Validate and release OPC solutions through simulation-to-wafer correlation, process-window assessment, hotspot verification, and quality and change-control methodologies
Develop automated analysis, verification, and data-processing workflows to improve OPC development efficiency, coverage, reproducibility, and cycle time
Research and improve best practices in OPC, computational lithography, patterning optimization, and design-to-manufacturing interaction
Participate in cross-functional semiconductor technology development projects and communicate technical results, risks, recommendations, and solution readiness
Perform activities safely and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Work and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum years of relevant experience in optical proximity correction, computational lithography, semiconductor lithography, patterning, or a related field, aligned with the applicable GF career level and scoping guidelines
Working knowledge of semiconductor lithography, optical proximity effects, OPC concepts, process-window behavior, pattern fidelity, and semiconductor manufacturing fundamentals
Experience with computational lithography, OPC development, lithography simulation, hotspot analysis, or related semiconductor patterning tools and methodologies
Ability to analyze complex simulation and wafer data, perform structured root-cause analysis, and translate findings into computational or process improvements
Experience with scripting or programming for engineering automation and data analysis, such as Python, Perl, Tcl, shell scripting, or equivalent
Up to 10% travel
Fluency in English, written and verbal