Sales Engineering Specialist (2026 New College Graduate)

GlobalFoundries•Santa Clara, CA

65d

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. We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills. GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly motivated recent college graduate to join our Sales team as a Sales Specialist. This role is designed as a 1-year ramp program to develop core sales competencies, build customer engagement skills, and gain deep product and market knowledge. Upon successful completion, the candidate will be certified as a Junior Account Manager, ready to take on more strategic responsibilities.

Requirements

Education – Graduating with a Bachelors or Masters in Electrical or Chemical Engineering, Physics, Business or related field from an accredited degree program.
Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

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 solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning & organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Drive Account Growth & Strategy: Develop and execute account strategies to grow revenue, expand client relationships, and support forecasting processes to manage factory loadings and territory performance.
Customer & Partner Engagement: Collaborate with Technical Sales and Field Application Engineers to align with customer roadmaps, identify opportunities, and maintain strong relationships with clients and channel partners.
Operational & Sales Support: Assist Sales Leads in achieving revenue targets, respond to RFI/RFQs with compelling proposals, and contribute to internal reviews and planning meetings.
Process & Communication Excellence: Efficiently manage quotes, forecasts, and product dispositions while ensuring high customer satisfaction through cross-functional collaboration and clear communication.
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.