Silicon Photonics Design & Test Intern

GlobalFoundries inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a motivated intern to support characterization, validation, and analysis of silicon photonic devices in a collaborative R&D environment. You will gain hands-on experience with optical/electrical testing, data collection, and test automation.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Electrical/Electronic or Optical Engineering programs, ready for a 16–24 week stint starting January 2027, with strong teamwork and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Optical Engineering or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing optical and electrical testing of silicon photonic devices at chip and wafer levels following established procedures and work instructions.
• Support execution of test plans and ensure accurate collection and recording of measurement data.
• Analyze test data and prepare summaries, charts, and reports for review by engineers and project teams.
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting test-related issues and investigating measurement anomalies.
• Help maintain laboratory test setups, equipment, and testing environments to ensure reliable operation.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of automated test solutions, data collection tools, and test workflows.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures, results, observations, and lessons learned.
• Support additional engineering projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Optical testing

Electrical testing

Data analysis

Lab equipment operation

Team collaboration

Leadership experience

AI tools interest

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Optical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Automation scripts

AI tools familiarity

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a motivated intern to support characterization, validation, and analysis of silicon photonic devices in a collaborative R&D environment. You will gain hands-on experience with optical/electrical testing, data collection, and test automation.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Electrical/Electronic or Optical Engineering programs, ready for a 16–24 week stint starting January 2027, with strong teamwork and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.