Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineering Intern, Sophomore (Summer 2026)

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Internship Program Overview:

Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.

Summary of Role:

Our Fab 9 location in Essex Junction, VT is looking to hire  process engineering interns to sustain and run the fab floor, focusing on resolving equipment and process issues. You will be given an intern project that will require you to lead the project to completion and share your success through an end of year intern poster session.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Establish and manage the equipment quality control plan.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in support of throughput improvement, cost reduction, and yield learning.
• Define and maintain equipment installation process qualification or installation roadmaps.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to screen and optimize manufacturing processes to meet technology (performance, yield, and reliability) and manufacturing (process stability, cost of ownership) targets.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Education – A sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship. 
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing. 
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc. 
• Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills
• Knowledge of Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE)

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Expected Salary Range 

$20.00 - $40.00