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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.\nIntroduction\nThe Quantum Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Sr. Section Manager) role is a technical and people leadership position. This role is responsible for developing and maturing novel materials and process technologies that enable emerging quantum hardware platforms. The position bridges advanced materials research, semiconductor process development, and manufacturing readiness, translating early-stage technology concepts into process solutions suitable for scalable platforms. This role combines deep hands-on technical expertise with team leadership to drive execution across advanced process modules and materials relevant to quantum technologies.\nJob Summary\nAs a Sr. Section Manager, this role leads a team of process engineers focused on materials and process technology development for quantum applications. The position is responsible for developing, characterizing, and optimizing novel materials and process modules while ensuring alignment with manufacturability, yield, and performance requirements. The role works cross-functionally with integration, device, and design enablement teams to translate process innovations into scalable semiconductor solutions.\nEssential Responsibilities\nLead development of advanced materials and process technologies supporting emerging quantum computing platforms.\n\nManage and develop a team of process engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative engineering environment.\n\nDesign and execute process experiments across semiconductor manufacturing modules including PVD, ALD, CMP, etch, implant, and lithography.\n\nEvaluate and optimize materials systems relevant to quantum technologies, including superconducting metals.\n\nDevelop and implement materials characterization methodologies to assess film quality, interfaces, defects, and performance.\n\nEstablish and apply statistical process control (SPC) methods to ensure process stability, repeatability, and yield optimization.\n\nDrive process integration readiness by collaborating with integration and device teams to ensure compatibility across modules and system requirements.\n\nAnalyze process and characterization data to identify key performance drivers, variability sources, and improvement opportunities.\n\nSupport transition of new processes from development to manufacturing, ensuring scalability and robustness in production environments.\n\nDocument process flows, experimental results, and technical learnings to support knowledge transfer and long-term technology development.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation: BS or MS in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field\n\n5+ years of experience in semiconductor process development, materials engineering, or advanced manufacturing engineering\n\nExperience with semiconductor fabrication processes and materials characterization techniques\n\nExperience with statistical analysis and process control methodologies\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead technical teams or supervise engineering staff\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving and effective communication skills\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with cryogenic electronics or low-temperature materials behavior\n\nFamiliarity with materials used in quantum technologies (e.g., superconductors, photonic materials, spintronic or topological materials)\n\nExperience supporting emerging or non-traditional semiconductor platforms\n\nExperience working in advanced R&D or technology development environments\n\nExposure to quantum computing hardware or advanced device architectures\n\nExpected Salary Range\n$98,000.00 - $176,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at  let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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