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Silicon Photonics Advanced Packaging Intern (Summer 2027)

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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:

GlobalFoundries (GF) is seeking a summer 2027 intern to support the development of industry-leading electro-optical transceivers using GF's

Photonix

platform and advanced 2.5D and 3D co-packaged optics form factors. This hands-on role will contribute to thermal, mechanical, electrical, and optical chip-package co-design with a focus on module performance, reliability, packaging design, materials

selection

, and advanced chiplet integration requirements.

Essential Responsibilities include:

  • Support Silicon

    Photonics

    advanced packaging innovation and customer design enablement by contributing to packaging design rules, product requirements, and efficient manufacturing processes with internal teams and OSAT ecosystem partners.
  • Participate in cross-functional design reviews and use engineering analysis to help resolve technical, manufacturability, reliability, and yield concerns for new customer products.

  • Develop and apply analysis or simulation models to evaluate package performance, manufacturability, cost, and quality, and document findings and recommendations for engineering stakeholders.

  • Contribute to qualification robustness and continuous improvement plans by applying consistent design processes, tracking requirements, and supporting product development from concept through production readiness.

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 Bachelor’s or

    Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

    , Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Packaging

    Engineering

    or a related field through an accredited degree program during the 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, research, or co-op experience in semiconductor packaging, photonics, optics, or advanced electronics.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience through academic projects, student organizations, competitions, or prior employment.

  • Strong interest in

    leveraging

    AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
  • Project management skills and the ability to innovate and execute solutions in ambiguous environments.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

    .

  • Strong planning and organizational skills

    .

  • Exposure to thermal, mechanical, electrical, optical, or

    multiphysics

    simulation tools.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor packaging, chiplets, silicon photonics, or co-packaged optics is a plus.

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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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at

usaccommodations@gf.com

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

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