Maintenance Technician Internship (Summer 2024)

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Internship Program Overview:

Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.

Summary of Role: 

GlobalFoundries is looking to hire Summer Intern Equipment/Maintenance Technicians to sustain and run the fab floor with primary responsibility of resolving equipment and process issues. Technician internship positions are shift positions working a compressed week of 12-hour shifts on days. GlobalFoundries is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Monitor, control, and qualify 200 mm semiconductor equipment 
• Perform basic preventive maintenance activities on 200mm semiconductor equipment
• React to error messages of factory systems and/or equipment 
• Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to Out of Control conditions including defect troubleshooting
• Process wafers using defined procedures 
• Perform visual inspections (quality check) 
• Recover from process and tool interruptions 
• Understand and follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and requirements
• Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize tool availability, cycle time, utilization, and cost. 
• Complete all required reporting and documentation 
• Actively participate in continuous improvement processes, learning and skills development 
• Strong ability to work well with a global team
• Perform measurements to characterize the chemical, physical and biological properties of materials
• Use standard software applications (MS Office) and specific programs (Xsite, SiView, SPACE etc.) creating reports and documenting procedures
• Completion of an intern research project throughout 10-12 weeks, coupled with presenting these findings and recommendations to Senior Leadership through a poster session at end of internship.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
• Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor.

Required Qualifications: 

• Pursuit of 2-­Year Associate Degree in Engineering and/or Technical Discipline (Mechanical/Electrical) 
• Fluency in English Language ­- both Written & Verbal 
• Fluency in Microsoft software applications / basic computer applications
• Physical Capacity demands - ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 30 pounds, ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment / cleanroom suit.

Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $24.00 / hour

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. 

 

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