GlobalFoundries · 2 weeks ago
Device Engineering Intern, Silicon Photonics (Summer 2026)
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services. The Device Engineering Intern will work on developing and characterizing new opto-electronic devices, collaborating with technical teams and supporting technology development qualification milestones.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Collaborate with technical teams to support technology development qualification milestones, ensuring proper electrical test setup, electrical/optical characterization, and accurate reporting
Analyze and resolve electrical issues by identifying electro-optical performance and centering effects, enabling detection of process-related signals and implementing appropriate fixes
Drive monitoring strategies and propose improvements to meet electro/optical performance and centering requirements effectively
Gain insight into business processes involved in securing future fab business, coordinating closely with Customer Engineering, Integration, Planning, and Line Control to ensure timely New Product Introduction
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 bachelor's, master's or PhD in Semiconductor fabrication, EE, 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
Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship
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
Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor electrical fundamentals to characterize semiconductor devices or materials
Familiarity with or experience in using opto-electronic characterization techniques
Company
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry that manufactures integrated circuits in high volume.
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