Silicon Photonics Process Integration Intern (Summer 2027)

GlobalFoundries•Malta, NY

3d•$20 - $40

About The Position

GlobalFoundries Fab 8 is seeking a Silicon Photonics Process Integration Intern to support its 300mm semiconductor technology development integration team. The intern will contribute to integrating silicon photonic devices across development, customer engagement, qualification, and production readiness. The internship program offers one-on-one mentorship, growth-focused work assignments, professional development opportunities, and networking with executives. The intern is expected to work at least 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Be at least a sophomore at the time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Solid State Physics, Photonics, Optics, 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.
English fluency, written and 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, or similar settings.
Strong interest in using 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 on solutions and navigate ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Coursework or hands-on experience in semiconductor processing, silicon photonics, optoelectronic devices, or process integration.
Experience with data analysis, design of experiments, or technical tools such as Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar software.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with device, process module, packaging, test, and integration teams to develop and drive silicon photonics input/output solutions.
Learn integration module ownership while supporting the development and qualification of silicon photonics input/output processes and structures.
Assist with analysis of process, device, and yield data to identify trends, document results, and support technical problem solving.
Support project execution through experiment tracking, status communication, and preparation of technical summaries for cross-functional stakeholders.
Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.