Tapeout Engineering Intern, Tapeout Operations (Summer 2027)
About The Position
GlobalFoundries is seeking a motivated college intern to join its Tapeout Operations team. Tapeout Engineering works with GF customers to guide final design preparation before manufacturing. The intern will work alongside experienced Tapeout Engineers to support final verification and release of customer semiconductor designs to manufacturing. The internship includes supporting customer design verification, contributing to quality and cycle-time improvement projects, analyzing data, and gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading EDA tools and foundry tapeout processes. It offers exposure to how semiconductor designs transition from design completion to manufacturing, as well as advanced technologies, manufacturing processes, and real-world engineering challenges. GlobalFoundries’ internship program provides meaningful work experience, one-on-one mentorship, growth-focused assignments, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to network with executives.
Requirements
- Be at least a sophomore at the time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, or other 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 on meaningful solutions and navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data analysis tools.
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.
- Exposure to version control systems.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- Basic understanding of semiconductor design or manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and improvement of automation scripts and tools for data handling and job submission.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and IT.
- Assist in analyzing and documenting tapeout workflows.
- Collect and analyze process metrics to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for tapeout-related issues.
- Help maintain and update process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Benefits
- One-on-one mentorship.
- Work assignments that prioritize intern growth and potential.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities to network with executives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
