Frame Engineering Intern (Jan-Jun 2027)

Job Title

Frame Engineering Intern (Jan–Jun 2027)

Role Summary

Support tape-out and frame engineering activities within the Tape Out organization at GlobalFoundries Singapore. The role focuses on frame structure design, generating automation input files, cross-team coordination, and process improvements to improve productivity and tape-out quality.

Work closely with global Frame engineers, fabs, application and product engineering, and design enablement to deliver reliable manufacturing-ready frames.

Experience Level

Entry-level intern for current undergraduate students. Full-time internship (≈40 hours/week) for 16–24 weeks beginning January 2027.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day and project responsibilities may include:

• Design and generate frame structures and layout files; prepare inputs for automation, fabs, and mask houses.
• Use and customize internal and commercial software tools to enhance design process productivity.
• Execute ad-hoc changes, prioritize work queues, and manage hand-offs across geographic locations.
• Assess, escalate, promote, hold, or reject tape-out support issues in coordination with FAB, Tape-out Logistics, and FAEs.
• Coordinate with Application Engineering, Product Engineering, Release Team and Design Enablement to support customer tape-outs.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to reduce cycle time and cost.
• Apply structured problem-solving and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to mitigate risks and improve quality.
• Follow Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS) requirements in all activities.

Requirements

Must-have skills and availability:

• Working knowledge of Unix shells and interest/aptitude to learn scripting/programming and domain-specific data formats.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso environment and SKILL programming.
• Ability to work full-time (~40 hours/week) and commit to a 16–24 week credit-bearing internship starting January 2027.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate work across teams and locations.

Preferred (nice-to-have):

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Device layout knowledge or experience.
• Experience with Cadence Mask Compose.
• Inquisitive mindset and proactive learning attitude.

Education Requirements

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field at an accredited institution. Must be in good academic standing and eligible for a credit-bearing internship during the January–June 2027 period.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.