Business Operations & Planning Analyst Intern (Summer 2025)

$41,600 - $83,200/Yr

GlobalFoundries - Malta, NY

Full-time - Intern

Malta, NY

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry that provides a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. The internship program at GF is designed to serve as an entry-level talent pipeline, offering students a meaningful work experience that equips them with the skills necessary to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. Interns at GF will benefit from one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize their growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives. The Business Operations Engineer internship position at GlobalFoundries Malta is situated within a manufacturing engineering organization. The Business Operations team is responsible for both short-term and long-term material and financial planning and forecasting, cost program management, cost benchmarking, capital expense planning, efficiency improvements, and spend analytics. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and good business acumen, along with technical skills and a willingness to lead improvement projects in a diverse manufacturing environment. The role requires collaboration with engineers, managers, technicians, and site leadership, emphasizing teamwork and communication. Interns will engage in material and financial forecasting and planning, which includes preparing monthly materials and maintenance forecasts and managing material supply from operations in coordination with procurement and supply chain. They will also be involved in cost program management, acting as project managers for engineering modules to drive the achievement of fab cost goals, and implementing lean manufacturing practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Additionally, interns will ensure supply continuity by communicating with suppliers and managing purchase requests to support equipment performance commitments. The role also involves capital process management, coordinating with various stakeholders to handle capital equipment purchasing projects effectively. All activities must be performed in a safe and responsible manner, adhering to environmental, health, safety, and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly materials and maintenance forecasts for assigned engineering modules.
• Manage material forecast and supply from operations with procurement and supply chain.
• Measure forecast accuracy and implement continuous improvement plans to reduce errors.
• Act as project manager for engineering modules to drive achievement of fab cost goals.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices to improve productivity and cost of ownership.
• Develop KPIs, insightful reports, and conduct data analysis.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial reports for internal and external customers.
• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to request quotes for purchases.
• Manage purchase requests from the fab to support equipment performance commitments.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to handle capital equipment purchasing projects.

Requirements

• Education - Graduating with a Bachelor's in Business Analytics/Business Administration or related field from an accredited degree program.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Flexibility with minor business travel required.
• High degree of social, intercultural, and analytical competency.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor operations.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical tools in MS Excel or similar analytical tool.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of products - Word, PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Benefits

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