Factory Automation Engineering Intern (Summer 2025)

$41,600 - $83,200/Yr

GlobalFoundries - Malta, NY

Part-time - Intern

Malta, NY

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

GlobalFoundries is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Factory Automation Engineer intern to support the development, deployment, and configuration of factory dispatch rules, scheduling systems, and optimization models. This role is designed to provide students with a meaningful work experience in the semiconductor industry, focusing on enhancing factory performance and production output goals.

Responsibilities

• Support work in progress (WIP) management decision support application infrastructure for GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 8 in Malta, New York.
• Develop, deploy, and configure factory dispatch rules, scheduling systems, optimization models, and related applications to meet tool ramp and production output goals.
• Design and develop optimization, heuristic, and rule-based dispatching, and scheduling algorithms to improve factory performance.
• Utilize the Real-Time Dispatch (APF RTD) application to optimize dispatch rules that effectively manage WIP movement and tool usage to improve utilization and efficiency.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science or related field.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and in good academic standing.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to work at least 20 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 and ability to innovate and execute on solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with industrial engineering practices, WIP Management, and Production Control.
• Experience with Unix/Linux and Shell scripting.

Benefits

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