Yield and Characterization Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Job summary

GlobalFoundries Fab 9 is seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Functional Electrical Test Characterization team. This internship role provides mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to wafer test, kerf test, and inline yield analyses in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

You will collaborate across multiple teams, develop data-driven yield improvements, and communicate with internal stakeholders to balance business objectives while supporting safe and efficient manufacturing

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Understanding of semiconductor technology and solid state device physics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for global collaboration.
• Aggressive learner and reliable team player with analytical skills.
• On-time delivery of assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor electrical performance tends and disposition of holds at electrical test.
• Support fab operational issues and yield analysis.
• Develop and improve yield characterization methods and data analysis.
• Collaborate across multiple teams and communicate with customers as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

On-time delivery

Team player

Strong communication

Aggressive learner

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer 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 FAB 9 is seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Functional Electrical Test Characterization team. This role requires an organized individual with strong communication skills. The individual will have responsibilities to characterize signals from all sources (wafer test, kerf test, and inline), define and drive yield improvement projects while balancing the business objectives. The individual will be responsible for working across multiple teams within and outside of GLOBALFOUNDRIES and have both direct and indirect communication with customers.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring electrical performance tends, disposition of holds at electrical test, support general/urgent fab operational issues, analysis for material and change review board, abnormal product investigations, yield analysis, improvement plans
• Support process module engineering activities to improve cost, cycle‑time, and manufacturing robustness
• Develop and improve yield characterization and data analysis methodologies to rapidly determine yield limiters, correlation to in‑line defectivity, and electrical parametric signals

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering
• Understanding of semiconductor technology, solid state device physics
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a globally matrixed team or environment
• Aggressive learner and a strong team player, excellent analytical skills, on‑time delivery of assigned work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co‑op experience
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• 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
• Experience – 1+ years experience in semiconductor industry
• Customer facing experience is a plus

Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00

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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.

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