About the role#
As a Silicon Photonics Device Engineering Intern, you will support the development and qualification of silicon photonic devices for high-speed optical interconnect and sensing applications. You will work on 45nm technology nodes and beyond, focusing on data analysis to improve device performance, variability, and manufacturability.
What you'll do#
- Analyze in-line process, electrical, and optical measurement trends for silicon photonic devices.
- Support the evaluation of process or device-design improvements to reduce variability and boost performance.
- Assist in identifying measurements that better predict device figures of merit and help enable updated tests for new structures.
- Perform data mining, correlation, and statistical analysis across various datasets.
- Document your methods and communicate findings through technical reviews.
- Maintain a safe work environment by following all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as at least a sophomore in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Physics, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 overall GPA and good academic standing.
- English fluency in both written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work at least 40 hours per week.
- Preferred experience includes prior internships, co-ops, or leadership roles in projects or competitions.
- Familiarity with silicon photonics, device physics, semiconductor processing, or optoelectronic characterization is a plus.
- Skills in Python, R, data visualization, statistical analysis, or Design of Experiments are preferred.
- Interest in using AI tools to streamline workflows and project management skills are also valued.
Location & details#
- Location: Malta, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries manufactures semiconductors for various industries including automotive, aerospace, and data centers. The company operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. It was founded in 2009 and currently functions as a public company. The organization employs over 10,000 people.
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