imec engineer jobs in Leuven

About GlobalFoundries:

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

Summary of Role:

The New College Graduate candidate will join the GlobalFoundries Technology and Innovation organization in 2025 to support embedded non-volatile memory research. The candidate will have a 2 years local contract assignment at IMEC in Leuven, Belgium with a path to Malta, NY (USA). During the 2 years assignment at IMEC the candidate is expected to support GlobalFoundries technology development focus within the IMEC Industrial Affiliation Programs in Magnetic Memory and Memory Insight (Design Co-optimization) , including hands - on experiments and integration. Additionally, the person will organize and lead joint-development projects at IMEC for learning and tech. t ransfer to respective GlobalFoundries R&D teams . Post doc candidates are welcome to apply.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and transfer non-volatile Memory technology and integration steps, magnetic (STT MRAM, SOT MRAM) and resistive RAM (RRAM) from IMEC program to internal GF R&D.

• Understand design specifics around NVM such as DTCO, bitcell design, reliability, and memory element specifications.

• In addition, support R&D activities around Ferroelectrics, specifically capacitor design, and material designs around ferroelectric, and ferroelectric driven FETs.

• Own and drive bi-lateral projects between GlobalFoundries and IMEC.

• Follow and understand developments in other memory areas, such as 3D DRAM, novel storage, NAND Flash, and other new concepts.

• Build and maintain relationships with semiconductor Memory 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 embedded memory like pocket storage, Artificial Intelligence.

• Understand from IMEC Magnetic and Resistive Memory ecosystem the pathfinding areas for new materials, new memory concepts and new integration schemes.

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 a manager.

• Support preparation of summaries and program feedback to IMEC after Partner Technical Weeks (April, October).

• Contribute to Executive Read Outs from IMEC.

• Initiate and run Technical Update sessions in particular technical domains of interest.

• Scout Memory program elements that are ready for technology transfer to GlobalFoundries, e.g. simulation models or design platforms

Required Qualifications:

• Education – technology-related degree (PHD preferred) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or other related engineering or physical sciences disciplines

• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

• Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic and self-starter. Demonstrated ability to use these attributes in conflict resolution if required.

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently solve problems and provide clear guidance on critical decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems partitioning expertise for optimization of product form factor for performance.

• Design of electrical test structures for memory testing and package.

• Experience in memory array wafer level testing and statistical analysis is a plus.

• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong planning & organizational skills.