Power Development Intern (Jan-Jun 2027)

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 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

We are looking for a motivated, hardworking, team-oriented person who can fit into our technology development team focusing on semiconductor memory device development, with emphasis on Resistive RAM (RRAM). The candidate is expected to leverage a strong academic foundation in device physics, microelectronics, materials science, or electrical engineering to contribute to ongoing RRAM technology development. You will be part of a team of engineers with specific capabilities who will provide training on different tools and methods.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate in RRAM device characterization and electrical testing to understand memory cell behavior, switching characteristics, and reliability performance.
• Analyze electrical test data from RRAM cells and arrays, including forming, set/reset, resistance window, leakage, cycling, retention, and distribution trends.
• Support development of RRAM test methodologies, data analysis flows, and statistical summaries to help guide design-of-experiment decisions and technology optimization.
• Contribute to failure analysis and root-cause studies by correlating process, device, and electrical data to identify potential improvement actions.
• Assist in evaluating RRAM stack/process options and proposing improvement actions to enhance device performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Other Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field with basic understanding of semiconductors and device physics.
• Good academic standing.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.
• Available for a 16–24 week, credit-bearing internship commencing January 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Interest in semiconductor devices, CMOS technology, non-volatile memory, RRAM, wafer fabrication processes, and device characterization.
• Data analysis and programming capability (knowledge of Python, MATLAB, JMP, Excel, or another programming/data-analysis tool will be useful).
• Ability to work with technical data, summarize findings clearly, and communicate progress on a regular basis.

Please indicate your internship period clearly in your CV/resume/cover letter.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency, and innovation while our employees feel truly respected, valued, and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable, and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

No Recruitment Fee Policy

GlobalFoundries is committed to ethical and transparent hiring practices. Candidates will not be charged any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any request for payment related to a GlobalFoundries employment opportunity is unauthorized and should be reported immediately. All legitimate recruitment communications are conducted exclusively through official GlobalFoundries channels.

To report concerns or suspected recruitment fraud, please contact our Ethics & Compliance Office at global.compliance@GlobalFoundries.com or visit our official website.

Benefits Information

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia