Industrial Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

GlobalFoundries • Essex Junction, VT

5d • $20 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, delivering differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF’s internship program provides students with meaningful work experience, one-on-one mentorship, growth-focused assignments, professional development opportunities, and networking opportunities with executives.

The Industrial Engineering Intern works closely with the engineering team on projects that drive standardization and efficiency across multiple GF factories. The work involves data analysis and problem solving to identify opportunities to improve capacity modeling, reduce operating costs, improve cycle time, and use factory space efficiently. The position is located at GlobalFoundries in Essex Junction, Vermont.

Requirements

• Be at least a sophomore at the time of application and actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Project Management, 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, both written and verbal.
• Be able to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or co-op experience in Industrial Engineering or related manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated prior 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 meaningful solutions and navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Data analytical skills to simplify large amounts of data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the performance of strategic projects.
• Build dashboards from large data sets.
• Simplify project management processes and identify critical path items.
• Compile data for basis of design and provide factory layout support.
• Work with Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Construction, or Equipment Engineering teams on tactical projects supporting overall project schedules.
• Communicate across Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Engineering, Planning, and Facilities teams.
• Participate in problem-solving sessions, including lean methodologies and value stream mapping, and document results as needed.
• Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
• Use structured problem solving.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern