Environmental Intern (Summer 2027)

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability.

For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Internship Program Overview

Our interns and 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 equips 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

The Environmental Intern will work directly with Environmental Program Managers in Malta, New York to assist with actions designed to improve the site’s environmental performance. This internship will provide exposure to environmental management systems and environmental regulatory requirements for semiconductor manufacturing operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support resource conservation project tracking and reporting with a focus on GF’s ISO, RBA, ESG, and corporate objectives, including greenhouse gas reductions, chemical reduction projects, water conservation, and landfill avoidance.
• Assist the Regional Environmental team with improving process documentation, developing metrics that demonstrate program health, and supporting general business controls for the region.
• Partner with manufacturing, facilities, logistics, and quality teams to identify new opportunities and projects that further contribute to regional environmental objectives and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support EHS&S activities.

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, Master’s, or PhD in environmental science, chemistry, or any engineering discipline or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.
• Overall 3.0 GPA or higher and in good academic standing.
• English fluency (written and 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.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
• Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter and navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Interest in environmental management systems, environmental regulatory requirements, and sustainability programs.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to support environmental performance and EHS&S initiatives.

Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00. The exact salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and location.