Silicon Photonics PDK Design Intern

GlobalFoundries inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Electrical Engineering to support PDK design manual development for silicon photonics. The intern will document design rules, publish manuals, and create test patterns to validate design rules.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to gather requirements, ensure accuracy, and communicate project progress while gaining mentorship and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Overall GPA at least 3.0 and in good academic standing.
• English language fluency (written and verbal).
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.
• Engineering background relevant to CMOS process manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in documenting design rules for silicon photonics technology.
• Publish and maintain silicon photonics design manuals with clear technical content.
• Design ground rule violation test patterns to support rule verification.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to review requirements and communicate status.
• Perform all safety, EH&S requirements in accordance with company policy.

Skills

Written & Verbal English

Education

Sophomore in Electrical Engineering

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Electrical Engineering to support PDK design manual development for silicon photonics. The intern will document design rules, publish manuals, and create test patterns to validate design rules.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to gather requirements, ensure accuracy, and communicate project progress while gaining mentorship and professional growth opportunities.