Power Development Intern (Jan - Jun 2027)

Job Title

Power Development Intern (Jan - Jun 2027)

Role Summary

Support semiconductor memory device development with emphasis on Resistive RAM (RRAM). Work within a technology development team to perform device characterization, analyze electrical behavior, and contribute to process and reliability improvements.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship for students; no prior professional experience required. Intended for students actively enrolled in a degree program (see Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

• Perform RRAM device characterization and electrical testing to evaluate switching behavior and reliability.
• Analyze electrical test data (forming, set/reset, resistance window, leakage, cycling, retention, distributions) and summarize trends.
• Support development of test methodologies, data-analysis workflows, and statistical summaries to guide experiments and optimization.
• Contribute to failure analysis and root-cause investigations by correlating process, device, and electrical data.
• Assist in evaluating RRAM stack/process options and proposing improvements for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Perform work safely and follow Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

• Must-have: In good academic standing; able to work at least 40 hours per week; available for a 16–24 week credit-bearing internship commencing January 2027.
• Nice-to-have: Prior related internship or co-op experience; leadership or project experience; familiarity with semiconductor devices, CMOS, non-volatile memory (RRAM), wafer fab processes, and device characterization.
• Technical: Data-analysis or programming skills (Python, MATLAB, JMP, Excel or similar) and ability to summarize technical findings and communicate progress.

Education Requirements

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field with a basic understanding of semiconductors and device physics. Internship must be credit-bearing.

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.