Senior Member of Technical Staff – Lithography

GlobalFoundries

. Serve as the QTS technical authority for advanced optical and related lithography processes .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMalta • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $118,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advanced optical lithography processes, semiconductor process development, and integration of quantum devices. Capable of leading complex technical programs, optimizing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in quantum technology.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lithography Process DevelopmentSemiconductor Process OptimizationStatistical Analysis and DOEAdvanced-Node Lithography ExperienceTechnical Leadership in Quantum Devices

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Hard Skills

Optical LithographyProcess DevelopmentPatterning StrategiesCritical Dimension ControlOverlay and Pattern FidelityRoot-Cause AnalysisStatistical Process ControlAdvanced Resist TechnologiesHigh-Resolution PatterningIntegration with Metrology

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoring and LeadershipStructured Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Lithography EquipmentMetrology ToolsStatistical Analysis Software

Industry Keywords

Quantum DevicesSemiconductor ManufacturingPhotonicsMEMSHeterogeneous IntegrationAdvanced Packaging

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ElectronNode.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the QTS technical authority for advanced optical and related lithography processes
Develop and optimize lithography processes supporting quantum device and module development
Lead evaluation of resist systems, coat/develop processes, exposure strategies, alignment approaches, and patterning schemes
Drive improvements in critical dimension control, overlay, pattern fidelity, defectivity, and process window
Develop patterning strategies for unconventional quantum structures, materials, substrates, and integration requirements
Partner with integration engineers to translate device requirements into lithography process specifications and design rules
Define experiments, analyze results, and establish statistically robust process windows
Define lithography equipment capability requirements for current and future quantum programs
Assess Fab 8 and Fab 9 equipment against QTS requirements and identify capability gaps
Lead technical evaluations of new lithography equipment, upgrades, materials, and process capabilities
Develop equipment and technology roadmaps aligned with QTS program needs
Partner with equipment suppliers on demonstrations and capability development
Translate supplier technology-roadmap information into QTS technology-roadmap and capital-planning recommendations
Provide lithography leadership for quantum PDK development, module learning, experiments, prototypes, and customer demonstrations
Support multiple quantum modalities and device architectures as lithography requirements evolve
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of patterning-related yield, defectivity, and integration issues
Establish process-of-record conditions and transfer developed processes into manufacturing-capable environments
Ensure tool, recipe, material, and metrology readiness prior to major development lots and demonstrations
Act as a senior lithography technical resource across QTS
Mentor engineers and technical staff working on patterning technologies
Lead structured technical problem solving and cross-functional technical reviews
Influence QTS lithography strategy and long-range capability planning
Develop intellectual property and contribute to invention disclosures, patents, technical publications, and internal technical reviews
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline
Significant semiconductor process development, technology development, or advanced manufacturing experience
Demonstrated expertise in the relevant process sector and semiconductor process optimization
Experience integrating the process with adjacent unit processes and metrology
Experience using DOE, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies
Demonstrated ability to independently lead technically complex development programs
Strong written and verbal communication skills across engineering, supplier, and leadership organizations
Preferred: Experience with advanced-node or specialty-semiconductor lithography
Preferred: Experience with ArF immersion, KrF, i-line, advanced resist/process technologies, and/or electron-beam lithography
Preferred: Experience developing tight-overlay or high-resolution patterning processes
Preferred: Knowledge of photonics, superconducting devices, quantum devices, MEMS, heterogeneous integration, or advanced packaging
Preferred: Experience working directly with lithography equipment and material suppliers
Preferred: Experience transitioning R&D processes into semiconductor manufacturing