GlobalFoundries · 3 months ago
Contamination Free Manufacturing (CFM) Intern (Summer 2026)
USA - Vermont - Essex Junction
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $40/hr
Start in 2026 SummerGlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services. The CFM intern supports the Contamination Free Manufacturing Engineering area by monitoring the semiconductor line for defects and developing a machine learning project for automatic classification of SEM defect images.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Monitor the semiconductor manufacturing line for defects using advanced inspection tools and SEM imaging
Drive reaction and learning when process excursions or defect signals are detected
Develop and implement a machine learning project to automate classification of SEM defect images
Collaborate with CFM engineers to accelerate detection and response to manufacturing issues
Participate in project meetings, present findings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
Qualification
Required
Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a 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
Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship
Interest in semiconductor manufacturing, defect engineering, and data analytics
Experience or coursework in machine learning, image analysis, or programming (Python preferred)
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred
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
Company
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry that manufactures integrated circuits in high volume.
Founded in 2009
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.39BKey Investors
European CommissionU.S. Department of CommerceU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-11Grant· $579.33M
2024-11-20Grant· $1.5B
2024-05-22Post Ipo Secondary· $750M
Leadership Team
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DK Sohn
VP
Jonathan Park
IP Strategy & Offering Management
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