Factory Automation Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

GlobalFoundries

83d • $20 - $40

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. 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. GlobalFoundries Fab 8 seeks highly skilled and motivated Factory Automation Engineer to develop, deploy, and configure factory dispatch rules, scheduling systems, optimization models, and related applications to meet tool ramp and production output goals.

Requirements

• At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering 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
• Fluency in English (Written & Verbal)
• Ability to work at least 20 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
• Familiarity with the application of industrial engineering practices, WIP Management, Production Control and with demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Unix/Linux and Shell scripting

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting work in progress (WIP) management decision support application infrastructure for GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 8 in Malta, New York
• Develop, deploy, and configure factory dispatch rules, scheduling systems, optimization models, and related applications to meet tool ramp and production output goals
• Design and develop optimization, heuristic, and rule-based dispatching, and scheduling algorithms to improve factory performance
• Utilize the Real-Time Dispatch (APF RTD) application to optimize dispatch rules that effectively manage WIP movement and tool usage to improve utilization and efficiency, increase manufacturing predictability, and maximize Fab output performance
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Benefits

• Internship experience in a leading semiconductor company
• One-on-one mentorship
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking with executives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees