Silicon Photonics Reliability Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
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What You'll Do
- Assist in the design and evaluation of reliability test structures for CMOS and Silicon Photonics devices.
- Support execution of reliability stress tests, laboratory measurements, and characterization activities for photonic and semiconductor devices.
- Collect, organize, validate, and analyze reliability data; summarize trends and communicate findings to engineering teams.
- Participate in development of reliability models, statistical analyses, and lifetime projections under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Perform literature reviews related to Silicon Photonics reliability, degradation mechanisms, photonic-device failure modes, and applicable industry reliability standards.
- Assist with investigations of device reliability concerns and failure mechanisms involving waveguides, modulators, photodetectors, lasers, and related optical communication components.
- Support hardware planning, test readiness, and laboratory activities needed to meet technology-development and qualification project schedules.
- Collaborate with Technology Development, Manufacturing, Process Integration, Design Engineering, Test, and Reliability teams on photonic and CMOS qualification projects.
- Document experimental methods and results and prepare clear technical reports and presentations.
- Other Responsibilities: Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Required Qualifications: Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Photonics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
- Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal) Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.
- Basic understanding of semiconductor device physics and an interest in semiconductor devices and photonics.
- Ability to analyze technical data, solve engineering problems, and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Nice to Have
- Prior related internship or co-op experience Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
- Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong planning & organizational skills Coursework or research experience in Silicon Photonics, optoelectronics, semiconductor devices, materials science, or reliability engineering.
- Familiarity with photonic devices such as waveguides, modulators, photodetectors, lasers, or optical communication systems.
- Experience with laboratory measurements, experimental research, or data analysis using Python, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, Excel, or similar tools.
- Understanding of basic statistics and reliability concepts. #InternshipProgramUS Expected Salary Range $20.00 - $40.0 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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