APL Quantum Intern (Summer 2027)

GlobalFoundries; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is offering an internship program in the US for the APL Quantum Intern role. You will contribute to quantum advanced packaging development, including wafer-to-wafer and die-to-wafer bonding, TSV/TOV, and interposer development.

You will work with engineering teams to run experiments, analyze results, model processes, and support daily integration and development activities. The internship includes mentorship, growth-focused assignments, professional development, and networking

Qualifications

• Sophomore year at time of application; pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field
• GPA 3.0+ and in good academic standing
• English language proficiency (written and verbal)
• Travel up to 10%
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform experiments (DOEs) with internal tooling and external partners
• Analyze and interpret engineering data from experiments and development activities
• Develop or support process models to improve packaging and integration performance
• Assist engineers with daily integration, process development, documentation, and problem solving
• Communicate experimental results and recommended next steps to stakeholders
• Perform all activities safely and comply with EHSS requirements

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

PhD in Engineering (pursuing)

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. 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.

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 & 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

The APL Quantum Intern will contribute to quantum advanced packaging development, including wafer‑to‑wafer hybrid bonding, die‑to‑wafer hybrid bonding, through‑silicon via/through‑oxide via (TSV/TOV), and interposer development. The intern will work alongside engineering teams to execute experiments, analyze results, model processes, and support daily integration and process‑development activities.

Essential Responsibilities Include

• Plan and perform design of experiments (DOEs) using internal semiconductor tooling and equipment at external partners.
• Analyze and interpret engineering data from experiments, process optimizations, and development activities.
• Develop or support process models to improve understanding of advanced packaging and integration performance.
• Assist engineers with daily integration, process‑development, documentation, and problem‑solving activities.
• Communicate experimental results, technical findings, and recommended next steps to project stakeholders.

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 or Master’s in Engineering or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
• Travel - Up to 10%
• 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, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills
• Currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering or related field through an accredited degree program during the internship
• Experience with advanced semiconductor packaging, semiconductor integration, hybrid bonding, TSV/TOV, interposers, design of experiments, or engineering data analysis
• Availability for a six-month co‑op assignment is preferred

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Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00

Expected Salary Range

$0.00 - $0.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre‑employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

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