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: 

This role is a combination of literature review and research work to identify new applications for our chips in the biological and environmental fields, as well as to determine how difficult it would be to modify our process to build the required devices. 

Essential Responsibilities include: 

• Conduct thorough research on sensors for detecting contaminants in gas and liquid (i.e. the techniques currently used, the required sensitivities, and whether chip-based approaches could offer some improvement).

• Initiate data collection through cold-calling to relevant governmental and non-governmental entities, and research existing literature and internet sources on the subject matter.

• Understand our current chip process and estimate the complexity of changes needed to adapt current process for various biological/environmental applications.  

Other Responsibilities: 

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

Required Qualifications: 

• Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s in 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 3-4 month internship.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Actively pursuing a Master's degree in engineering or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.

• 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 

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