About the role#
The Fab 9 Industrial Engineering Intern will support factory performance, capacity planning, and process improvement projects within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will use manufacturing data, analytical tools, and cross-functional collaboration to convert 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 using applications such as Excel, Power BI, or Python.
- 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 and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.
What you'll need#
- At least a sophomore standing at the time of application.
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and good academic standing.
- English fluency in both written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work at least 40 hours per week.
- Preferred: Prior internship or co-op experience, leadership experience, project management skills, and a strong interest in AI tools.
- Preferred: Coursework or project experience in statistics, operations research, capacity modeling, simulation, or manufacturing systems.
- Preferred: Experience with data analysis, visualization, or automation using SQL or similar tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Essex Junction, Vermont, United States.
- 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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