Device Engineering Intern, Silicon Photonics (Summer 2026)
About The Position
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. Internship Program Overview: Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you'll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives. Summary of Role: We are seeking a highly motivated undergrad or graduate student with semiconductor manufacturing, electrical and optical characterization experience. The candidate will be part of our global device team and work on developing and characterizing new opto-electronic devices in our 300mm facility located in Malta, NY.
Requirements
- Education - At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a bachelor's, master's or PhD in Semiconductor fabrication, EE, or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
- Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
- Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.
Nice To Haves
- 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 on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning & organizational skills
- Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor electrical fundamentals to characterize semiconductor devices or materials.
- Familiarity with or experience in using opto-electronic characterization techniques.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with technical teams to support technology development qualification milestones, ensuring proper electrical test setup, electrical/optical characterization, and accurate reporting.
- Analyze and resolve electrical issues by identifying electro-optical performance and centering effects, enabling detection of process-related signals and implementing appropriate fixes.
- Drive monitoring strategies and propose improvements to meet electro/optical performance and centering requirements effectively.
- Gain insight into business processes involved in securing future fab business, coordinating closely with Customer Engineering, Integration, Planning, and Line Control to ensure timely New Product Introduction.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
