Facilities Engineering Intern, Electrical Distribution Systems (Summer 2027)

Socket.dev; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Essex, VT offers a 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern position to support energy efficiency and electrical system optimization at Fab 9. The role includes data collection, metering, and life-cycle analysis under mentorship.

You must be actively pursuing a Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering degree with strong English communication and a 40-hour weekly commitment. Compensation ranges from $20 to $40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical engineering or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives for energy efficiency and electrical system optimization at GF Fab 9.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve data collection, accuracy, and utilization for site electrical metering and energy consumption.
• Contribute to standardizing data collection methodologies for electrical distribution equipment performance, testing, and life-cycle analysis.
• Perform technical analysis and evaluate options for improving electrical system monitoring and reporting capabilities.
• Participate in engineering design activities related to electrical systems, including capital upgrade evaluations and expense projects.
• Develop and implement system metrics and reporting tools to drive continuous improvement in energy management.
• Collaborate on creating procedures and training materials for technicians and system users to ensure proper data collection and utilization.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Planning & organization

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

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 has a 2027 Internship Position available at the Essex, VT site for an Electrical Engineering Intern.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Support strategic initiatives for energy efficiency and electrical system optimization at GlobalFoundries Fab 9.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve data collection, accuracy, and utilization for site electrical metering and energy consumption.
• Contribute to standardizing data collection methodologies for electrical distribution equipment performance, testing, and life‑cycle analysis.
• Perform technical analysis and evaluate options for improving electrical system monitoring and reporting capabilities.
• Participate in engineering design activities related to electrical systems, including capital upgrade evaluations and expense projects.
• Develop and implement system metrics and reporting tools to drive continuous improvement in energy management.
• Collaborate on creating procedures and training materials for technicians and system users to ensure proper data collection and utilization.
• Engage in project planning and documentation to support compliance, reliability, and sustainability goals for electrical infrastructure.

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 Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering Degree or related field.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co‑op experience
• 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

Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00 per hour

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law