Application Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

$41,600 - $83,200/Yr

GlobalFoundries - Malta, NY

Full-time - Intern

Malta, NY

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Application Design Engineering Intern at GlobalFoundries is a summer internship program aimed at providing students with hands-on experience in the semiconductor industry. Interns will work closely with the Application Engineering - Design (AE-D) team, supporting customer inquiries related to Process Design Kits (PDKs) and design tools. This role emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities within a leading semiconductor foundry.

Responsibilities

• Support the US AE-D team in resolving technical questions, which may involve debugging design tools.
• Verify reported bugs in the Process Design Kit (PDK) and document them clearly for assessment.
• Assist with metric tracking for the US AE-D team.
• Participate in technical discussions with the PDK development team to implement fixes and enhancements.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner, supporting Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least a sophomore standing.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and in good academic standing.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in workplace, school projects, or competitions.
• Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Experience with tools such as Cadence, Mentor/Siemens, and Synopsys, as well as device engineering or silicon technology process development.

Benefits

• One-on-one mentorship
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking with executives