About the role#
This internship takes place in the Failure Analysis Laboratory at our 300mm fabrication facility in Malta, New York. You will gain hands-on experience with semiconductor failure analysis through sample preparation, imaging, and analytical techniques. This role helps you develop a practical understanding of semiconductor technology and manufacturing processes.
What you'll do#
- Support advanced analyses to meet turnaround-time requirements.
- Collaborate with laboratory shift teams, engineers, and managers to define methods, set expectations, and interpret results.
- Work with Process Integration, Process Module, Product Engineering, and Customer Engineering teams to meet technical requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow optimization, cycle time, equipment utilization, and cost.
- Participate in continuous-improvement activities and laboratory process enhancements.
- Communicate project updates to peers and cross-functional teams.
- Follow all safety, environmental, health, and security programs in the laboratory.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as at least a sophomore in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program for Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 overall GPA and good academic standing.
- Ability to work at least 40 hours per week.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and English language fluency.
- Prior internship or co-op experience and demonstrated leadership in school or workplace projects.
- Hands-on experience with sample preparation, cross-sectioning, microscopy, or analytical characterization.
- Familiarity with failure-localization methods such as OBIRCH, SEM, FIB, X-ray analysis, C-SAM, AFM, SIMS, or TEM imaging.
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
- Interest in using AI tools to support decision-making and workflow efficiency.
Location & details#
- Location: Malta, New York
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
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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