About the role#
The Industrial Engineering Intern will support factory performance, capacity planning, and process improvement projects in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will use manufacturing data, analytical tools, and cross-functional collaboration to turn operational challenges into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
What you'll do#
- Analyze factory, tool, chamber, and workflow data to identify capacity constraints, utilization opportunities, cycle-time drivers, and operational improvement areas.
- Develop and maintain data-analysis tools, models, dashboards, or automated reports.
- Support capacity planning and scenario analysis by validating inputs, documenting assumptions, and evaluating sensitivities.
- Partner with Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to define problems and present project findings.
- Perform all activities in a safe manner while supporting Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as at least a sophomore in an accredited Bachelor's program for Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA and good academic standing.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work at least 40 hours per week.
- Preferred: Prior internship or co-op experience and demonstrated leadership experience.
- Preferred: Experience with data analysis, visualization, or automation tools like Excel, Power BI, Python, or SQL.
- Preferred: Coursework or project experience in statistics, operations research, capacity modeling, simulation, or process improvement.
- Preferred: Interest in using AI tools and project management skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Essex Junction, Vermont, USA.
- 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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