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 in 45nm and beyond. You will focus on analyzing in-line process data alongside electrical and optical measurements to identify opportunities 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 improve performance.
- Assist with identifying measurements that predict device figures of merit and enable updated tests for new test structures.
- Perform data mining, correlation, and statistical analysis across process, electrical, and optical datasets.
- Document methods and communicate findings through technical reviews.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner while supporting Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as at least a sophomore in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Physics, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 overall GPA and good academic standing.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work at least 40 hours per week.
- Experience or coursework in silicon photonics, photonic device physics, semiconductor processing, or optoelectronic characterization.
- Proficiency with data analysis, including scripting or coding in Python or R.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis, data visualization, Design of Experiments, or Statistical Process Control.
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
- Prior internship, co-op, or leadership experience.
- Interest in leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The position is located on-site in Malta, New York.
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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