Technology Architecture Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

GlobalFoundries•Malta, NY

7d•$20 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Work with the Technology Architecture and Competitiveness Structural Analysis (TAC_SA) team to strengthen technology competitiveness through reverse engineering analysis, design compaction innovation, design migration techniques, and technology definition optimization. The intern will collaborate with design, tear-down, and laboratory teams to generate technical insights, improve analysis workflows, and support data-driven technology and market assessments.

Requirements

At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.
Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
English (Written & Verbal) language fluency.
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.
Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
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
Understanding of fundamental semiconductor device operation, basic circuit design, and related semiconductor processing technologies.
Familiarity with electronic design automation and layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, KLayout, or Calibre.
Familiarity with semiconductor design rules, statistical analysis methods, and programming in Python or another language.
Interest or experience in reverse engineering, physical layout analysis, design migration, data visualization, or technical report development.

Responsibilities

Conduct reverse engineering analyses and structured technical investigations of semiconductor technologies, coordinating sample preparation, data collection, and analysis activities with Tear Down support and laboratory teams.
Organize and interpret structural, layout, and technology findings; document methods, assumptions, and results; and prepare clear technical reports and presentations that support requester and market-analysis needs.
Support design teams by applying design migration and layout-analysis tools to evaluate technology options, compare design-rule impacts, and identify opportunities for design compaction and optimization.
Develop or improve scripts and repeatable workflows that increase the efficiency, consistency, and traceability of analysis and design-migration activities, including opportunities to apply Python and AI-enabled techniques.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering partners to review results, resolve data or methodology gaps, and communicate project status, risks, and recommended next steps.
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.