About Global Foundries

Global Foundries (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:

Global Foundries' Research and Development and Product Line Organizations are looking for students with experience in Silicon Photonics (Si Ph). We are seeking students with experience in Si Ph device design, simulations and layout. Experience using simulations tools such as Lumerical, Flexcompute, TCAD, Spice is a plus but not a requirement. Projects related to Si Ph optical filters, modulators, fiber couplers and use of inverse designs methodologies are possible depending on your interest and GF’s priority at the time of hire. Successful applicants will join the gfLABS team and partner with experts in silicon photonics process integration, test and design. Students in Masters or Ph. D. programs are strongly preferred.

Essential responsibilities may include:

• In-depth study or course work in optical materials and material characterization.
• Understanding of optical / electrical device physics, high speed operation
• High speed RF design and testing
• Inverse design methods
• Grasp of simulation tools such as Lumerical, Flex Compute, TCAD, SPIC,
• Understanding of Micro-Electronics Process Integration,
• Understanding of Silcon Photonics, Optical interconnects, System architectures.
• Willingness to engage in teams that span broad areas of expertise such as process integration, test, design, design enablement, modelling, product engineering.
• Communication of project status.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Education –Actively pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D 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:

• 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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Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00

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The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with Global Foundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Global Foundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. Global Foundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law