Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Jan-Jun 2027)

GlobalFoundries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries Singapore is seeking curious, motivated Process & Equipment Engineering interns to support wafer fabrication operations. You will work with an assigned engineer to monitor critical steps, catch abnormalities early, and drive improvements that protect wafer quality and yield.

You will gain hands‑on exposure at a semiconductor manufacturing company, learn the wafer fabrication process, and participate in cross‑functional projects.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelors degree in chemical engineering or related engineering field during internship.
• Must be in good academic standing and able to work at least 40 hours per week for 16–24 weeks starting January 2027.
• Preference for prior related internship or leadership experience; strong project management mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to protect uptime and quality.
• Assist with tool installation, modification and hardware repair to improve capacity and efficiency.
• Help standardize processes across equipment and reduce variability in recovery procedures.
• Review inline process control charts to meet quality, cost and productivity goals.
• Contribute to improvements in detection limits and process performance measurement.
• Lead an improvement project end‑to‑end and present results.

Skills

AI tools interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry or Physics (in progress)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

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. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, 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 & 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:

GlobalFoundries Singapore is seeking curious, motivated Process & Equipment Engineering interns to join our wafer fabrication operations. Every chip starts as a bare silicon substrate and moves through hundreds of precisely controlled steps — as an intern, you will work alongside an assigned engineer to help monitor those critical steps, catch abnormalities early, and drive improvements that protect wafer quality and yield.

Essential Responsibilities & Project may include:

In your role as an Engineering Intern, you will be paired with an assigned Engineer to:

• Support equipment preventive maintenance — execute scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting on time in support of production, protecting uptime, quality and cost
• Assist with tool installation, modification and hardware repair to improve capacity, throughput and overall tool efficiency
• Reduce variability in process recovery procedures and standardize processes across equipment
• Review, analyze and respond to inline process control charts to meet quality, cost and productivity goals
• Improve early problem detection, including enhancements to limits of detection (LOD), and strengthen process performance measurement techniques
• Execute actions to optimize production moves, qualify new processes, and reduce the cost of chemicals and/or qualification wafers
• Participate in quality improvement and cross‑functional team projects, offering constant feedback on areas of improvement
• Lead an improvement project end‑to‑end and present your results

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands‑on exposure at a semiconductor manufacturing company, shadowing experts and supporting real production work
• A working understanding of the wafer fabrication process and your assigned process module
• Roundtable sessions with local leadership and cross‑department networking opportunities
• A capstone presentation at the end of the internship covering your project results, learnings and recommendations for improvement

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 Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship. Must be in 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, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision‑making.
• An inquisitive mindset and a positive, proactive learning attitude

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GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency, and innovation whilst 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.

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