Silicon Photonics Integration Engineering Intern, (Summer 2026)

GlobalFoundries

90d • $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 is seeking a New College Grad to support the 300mm semiconductor technology development integration team. The core responsibilities of this team involve ownership of process integration of Silicon Photonic devices from development, customer engagement to production. The ideal candidate can demonstrate a technical understanding of Silicon Photonics and an understanding of a balanced scorecard approach to develop, sustain, and improve the technologies with quality, cost, and delivery all considered.

Requirements

• Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Microsystems, Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or other related engineering physical science disciplines.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing/qualifying silicon photonics process flows and process integrations to enable meeting the product requirements for performance, reliability and defect free manufacturing.
• Ensure methods and processes in place to test the devices and structures being developed.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for process control and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed.
• Analyzes reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Responsible to freeze developed processes in preparation for manufacturing and drive technology cost reduction & process convergence.
• Customer engagement through reporting issues, status and milestones.
• Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Benefits

• An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
• GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees