Principal Engineer, Device Engineering (2027 New College Graduate)
$85,000 - $146,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 9 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This position develops and optimizes semiconductor devices and processes to enable device characterization and support new technology development. It applies expertise in device physics, process integration, and analytical modeling to improve device performance and manufacturability.
What you'll do
- Lead the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced device engineering methodologies, processes, and solutions.
- Solve complex technical challenges and drive improvements to existing device technologies and engineering practices.
- Plan, execute, and support device development projects, including contributions to large-scale engineering initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate, integrate, and introduce new technologies, features, and process enhancements.
- Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to engineers and project team members.
- Contribute to technical publications, conference presentations, patents, and industry knowledge advancement activities.
- Engage with suppliers, research partners, and industry consortia to evaluate emerging technologies and support technical roadmaps.
- Support technical reviews, project teams, and engineering activities while ensuring alignment with business, quality, and operational objectives.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s, Master's, or P.h.D in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Overall 3.0 GPA.
- English (Written & Verbal) fluency.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Nice to have
- Specialized knowledge.
- Imaginative thinking.
- Sophisticated analytical techniques.
- Project management skills.
Skills: semiconductor devices, device characterization, device physics, process integration, analytical modeling
This role has been open 6 days — well below the 56-day median for Device Engineering roles.
Device Engineering · Device Physics
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Open roles in category
142
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Median days open
56 d
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Median salary
$164k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | GlobalFoundries | All employers we track in this specialty (142 roles · 36 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 24 | 142 |
| Median days open | 62 d | 56 d (+6 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $164k |
Skills observed across this category: semiconductor devices, device characterization, device physics, process integration, analytical modeling
Who's hiring in this category
- GlobalFoundries (this employer) · 24 open roles · median 62 d
- Micron Technology · 20 open roles · median 110 d
- Intel Corporation · 10 open roles · median 19 d
- Renesas Electronics · 9 open roles · median 30 d
- Infineon Technologies · 8 open roles · median 27 d
- STMicroelectronics · 8 open roles · median 51 d
How we counted: 142 open Device Engineering (Device Physics) roles from 36 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 16 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.