Failure Analysis Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

GlobalFoundries•Malta, NY

4d•$20 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This Summer 2027 internship is in the Failure Analysis Laboratory at GlobalFoundries’ 300mm fabrication facility in Malta, New York. The intern will gain hands-on experience with semiconductor failure analysis through sample preparation, imaging, and analytical techniques, while developing an understanding of semiconductor technology and manufacturing. The internship program provides one-on-one mentorship, growth-focused work assignments, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to network with executives. Interns and co-ops are part of GlobalFoundries’ entry-level talent pipeline.

Requirements

Be at least a sophomore at the time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field through an accredited degree program during the internship.
Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and be in good academic standing.
Be fluent in English, written and verbal.
Be able to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.
Be able to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Prior related internship or co-op experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, or similar settings.
Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute solutions and navigate ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Relevant coursework, research, or laboratory experience in failure analysis, wafer processing, or semiconductor materials and device characterization.
Hands-on experience with sample preparation, cross-sectioning, microscopy, or analytical characterization techniques.
Familiarity with one or more failure-localization or analytical methods, such as OBIRCH, emission microscopy, thermal microscopy, SEM, FIB, X-ray analysis, C-SAM, AFM, SIMS, or TEM imaging.
Self-driven approach, strong analytical skills, structured work style, and ability to understand complex technical matters quickly.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Support advanced analyses that meet turnaround-time requirements without compromising quality.
Collaborate with laboratory shift teams, engineers, and managers to define analytical methods, align on analysis expectations, and interpret results.
Work with Process Integration, Process Module, Product Engineering, and Customer Engineering organizations to meet technology requirements and deadlines.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve workflow optimization, cycle time, equipment utilization, and cost.
Participate in continuous-improvement activities and laboratory process enhancements.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with peers and cross-functional teams.
Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.