GlobalFoundries

Test Chip Design Automation Intern

August 2021 • Malta, NY

What I liked

I like that I am in a hands on lab setting and am encouraged to constantly learn on the job and gain new experiences.

What I wish was different

I wish my role was more related to my major.

Advice

I would suggest to anyone applying in the future to ask more questions about what the job role entails before accepting to ensure that it relates to your major and areas of interest.

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Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern

June - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

- Everyone in the team is very supportive on intern's project. - Each intern has a manager and mentor as guiders throughout the summer. - Fun activities to connect all the interns and social events with company executives.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Advanced Modular Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

I loved the fast-paced nature of the company and feeling as if I was making a direct impact on manufacturing day-to-day

What I wish was different

I wish I had more relevant knowledge or experience going into the internship. Lots of lead time was spent just understanding basic processes about semi-conductor manufacturing

Advice

You can get a lot done if you show initiative

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Process Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

I had a fantastic summer working with CMP at GlobalFoundries. There was a well-developed internship program that involved frequent access to senior leadership, ample opportunities to network throughout the company, and tours of the many systems in the manufacturing plant. The culture at the company is very welcoming and I made several close friends among the other interns. I learned so much about my module and I had the opportunity to work on several projects that challenged me and clearly contributed to the company.

What I wish was different

I wish that there had been higher expectations regarding how much I could do and how quickly I could it.

Advice

This is a great place to enter the semiconductor industry. However, it is important to be self-driven and to be independent enough to find opportunities when you have less to work on.

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Equipment Engineer

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

I like that they allow you to view and experience every that goes around on site, and that they also provide multiple activities that allow to interact with everyone, from engineers to executives.

What I wish was different

I wish I could've stayed longer.

Advice

If you ever consider doing this internship, I can definitely say that it is a very good experience, and if you do that this opportunity, its best to learn as much as possIble during it.

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Finance & Business Operations Intern

June - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

I loved the work environment and the people at GF! Everyone was willing to step in and help you if needed and it made me feel extremely welcome at the company! I also appreciated that my project was meaningful work that hopefully will improve the company's financial forecast.

What I wish was different

I wish I got to spend more time with the other interns that weren't in my department.

Advice

One piece of advice I would give is to always be open to learning and growing. Even if you don't get the best results, take the feedback and use it to help advance your career!

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Equipment Engineer Intern

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

Mentorship Networking Teamwork Innovation

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

If you are a current engineering student, I would highly recommend applying to work at GlobalFoundries over the summer.

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Process Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

Every aspect of the internship was awesome and superb. I liked the fact that I was able to work independently on the projects assigned to me and of course with the guidance and support of my mentor and my entire team members. I also appreciate the fact that I received the important trainings needed to successfully complete my projects. The social events created a very good balance between work and play and this is one unique thing about the GF internship program.

What I wish was different

Advice

It is very important to effectively communicate and work closely with the team assigned and always ask questions in areas not so clear, no one is an Island of knowledge.

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Facilities Mechanical Engineering Intern

June - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

The team I worked with was very helpful and nice. They answered all my questions with enthusiasm and introduce me to the facility. My mentor helped me work through the steps of my project, scheduling weekly meetings for the team to help me with any issues.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to work with other interns more often on collaborative projects.

Advice

The facility is huge, and it will take time to learn the basics. Don't hesitate to seek guidance.

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HRBP Intern

June - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

Being able to work with amazing people in a company with an amazing work environment!

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

It is okay to not know everything, you will pick it up eventually!

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Software Engineer

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

There were so many opportunities to learn and grow no matter what field you are in. The employees are very friendly and always willing to help.

What I wish was different

(As a software engineer) I found the IT/security systems frustrating as they provided very little freedom to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Advice

As a lot of questions the people here are very knowledgeable and you can learn a lot.

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Equipment Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

- Very interactive experience - Learned a lot about a new industry I was unfamiliar with - Fun Intern Activities/Events

What I wish was different

- Slightly more responsibility/tasks to complete

Advice

Talk with as many people as you can, everyone is very friendly and willing to help

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Engineer Planning and Business Operations Intern

June - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

I loved the Planning team as a whole. Each member of the team was more than happy to explain their day-to-day tasks and provided training on every aspect of their jobs. I learned so much in the short amount of time that I was here. My mentor and manager did a fantastic job at assigning me to the correct trainings and projects to get a broad understanding of the semiconductor industry.

What I wish was different

The only thing I wish was different was more cross module networking. Most interns stayed with their mentor and manager, but I feel like it could be greatly beneficial to have interns move around the departments to understand what the whole company does rather than being stationed into one place.

Advice

Enjoy every minute of it because the summer seems so short when there is so much happening. Attend as many of the intern events and SLT speakers as you can to truly feel like you got the best experience you could have.

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Facilities Gas Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

Facilties was 50/50 analytical desk work and field work

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Their onboarding process is extensive. You are well equipped to assimilate easily into your intern role. Be on time, attentive, willing to learn, and the summer will be fruitiful.

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Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

It's very hands-on work with real impact on the company, and intern experience is prioritized.

What I wish was different

More collaborative work for interns would be nice.

Advice

Be ready to learn a lot! This is a complex industry that deals with a lot of different fields, and you'll get introduced to all of it.

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Process Engineer Intern

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

At Global Foundries, I enjoyed working with a diverse team of people in the metrology department. I had extensive support through my mentor and manager, as well as through the Malta Internship Program. The company culture was positive, the intern perks were generous, and I felt overall well supported through my project.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more 1-on-1 time/support with the engineers, so I could get more of a inside look of how they do they work. This would include seeing how the process engineer controls lots in Siview, builds recipes and inhibits recipes, and other general day to day work.

Advice

I advise looking at all pieces of the puzzle, whether they apply to you or not. Even if you're a process engineer intern, it is still an important and a worthwhile pursuit to engage with the equipment engineering team. If I had more time or opportunity, I would have certainly liked to interface with the other modules to see the similarities and differences in the process engineers

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Etch Equipment Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

This was my second summer internship at GlobalFoundries and both experiences were extremely valuable! This summer I got to see the project that I worked on last summer benefitting my team after being in effect for a year, which was very exciting! Additionally, I received a very hands-on, technical project to work on this year and experienced a completely different aspect of the engineering module. GlobalFoundries gives interns the opportunity to work on real company projects that lead to valuable contributions within their teams and there is always something new to learn!

What I wish was different

I wish that I had more industry-related technical knowledge coming into the internships as there was (and is) a lot to learn, however my team was very accommodating and willing to teach with first-hand experience!

Advice

Ask as many questions as you can!

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Learning and Development HR Intern

June - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to experience how HR functions in a real job setting as compared to a classroom

What I wish was different

I wish my internship could be longer

Advice

Ask a lot of questions and do not be afraid to state your opinion

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Process Engineer Intern

May 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

GlobalFoundries is a great place to work. I met people from diverse culture and everyone is always ready to help. The internship program was a fun experience with serval activities promoting networking.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Equipment Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Malta, NY

What I liked

I got to do a ton of hands on work, both in the fab and in my department's shop. My projects were a good balance between being isolated enough that I could do it without being super integrated into all of the systems and meaningful enough that I knew that what I was doing had an actual on my team and the company as a whole