Field Application Engineer (2026 New College Graduate)

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) 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, GF 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.

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Summary of Role:

The GlobalFoundries Field Application Eng (FAE) engages with GF customers early to assess customer technical needs and identify the best GF technical solution to satisfy those needs driving the opportunity to DWIN and on towards tape out.  The FAE should understand and surmount any barriers of adoption the client may have for using GF technologies for their product development.  FAE will work cross functionally with internal GF technical experts in pursuit of converting these opportunities to revenue. 

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Engage with customers to understand their technical needs towards development of their semiconductor IC products. 
• Assess the competitive landscape to identify and advocate winning GF value propositions. 
• Partner internally with GF account managers, product marketing, and technical experts in the creation of compelling, application specific presentations to describe how GF technology solutions can help those customers develop their industry winning products. 
• Work closely with the account management team to merge technical and commercial terms into a design winning proposal.
• Identify and resolve all issues / concerns to convert the DWIN into product Tapeout.
• Where competitive gaps exist, advocate internally for improved features and capabilities of GF solutions to close such gaps.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Education – Graduating with bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited degree program.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
• Travel - Up to 20%, primarily domestic with some international travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• 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