About the role#
As a Silicon Photonics Device Engineering Intern, you will support the development and qualification of silicon photonic devices for high-speed optical interconnect and sensing applications in 45nm and beyond. This role focuses on analyzing process data and electrical and optical measurements to identify opportunities to improve device performance, variability, and manufacturability.
What you'll do#
- Analyze in-line process, electrical, and optical measurement trends for silicon photonic devices.
- Evaluate process or device-design improvements intended to reduce variability and improve performance.
- Identify measurements that better predict final silicon photonic device figures of merit.
- Enable updated tests for new test structures.
- Perform data mining, correlation, and statistical analysis across datasets.
- Document methods and communicate findings through technical reviews.
- Perform all activities in a safe manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security programs.
What you'll need#
- You are at least a sophomore and currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Physics, or a related field.
- You maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and are in good academic standing.
- You are fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- You can work at least 40 hours per week.
- Preferred experience includes prior internships, leadership roles in projects or competitions, and project management skills.
- We look for interest in using AI tools to enhance productivity.
- Preferred technical background includes coursework or research in silicon photonics, device physics, semiconductor processing, or optoelectronic characterization.
- Familiarity with Python, R, data visualization, Design of Experiments, or Statistical Process Control is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Malta, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries manufactures semiconductors for various industries including automotive, aerospace, and data centers. The company operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. It was founded in 2009 and currently functions as a public company. The organization employs over 10,000 people.
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