Semiconductor Failure Analysis Intern — Summer 2027

GlobalFoundries inc.; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries inc. in Malta, NY is offering a Failure Analysis Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in semiconductor failure analysis, including sample preparation, imaging, and analytical techniques, while working with cross-functional teams. The role requires a sophomore pursuing a relevant engineering or physics degree, strong GPA, and solid English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be a sophomore at the time of application and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and good academic standing.
• English language fluency (written & verbal).
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support failure analysis in the lab with sample prep, imaging and analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers and managers to define analysis methods and interpret results.
• Assist in workflow optimization, cycle time reduction and tool utilization improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Optical Eng, Electrical Eng, Mechanical Eng, Chemical Eng, or related field

Tools

OBIRCH

SEM imaging

TEM imaging

FIB

Job description

GlobalFoundries inc. in Malta, NY is offering a Failure Analysis Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in semiconductor failure analysis, including sample preparation, imaging, and analytical techniques, while working with cross-functional teams. The role requires a sophomore pursuing a relevant engineering or physics degree, strong GPA, and solid English communication.