Power Development Intern (Jan-Jun 2027)

Job Title

Power Development Intern (Jan-Jun 2027)

Role Summary

Join the technology development team working on semiconductor memory device development, with emphasis on Resistive RAM (RRAM). The intern will support device characterization, test-method development, data analysis, and process/device correlation to improve performance and reliability.

This is a full-time, credit-bearing internship providing hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to wafer fabrication and device characterization workflows.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship for students (undergraduate). Expected to be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree and available for a 16–24 week placement starting January 2027; full-time (≈40 hours/week).

Responsibilities

Primary hands-on and analytical tasks the intern will perform:

• Perform RRAM device electrical characterization and testing to evaluate switching behavior and reliability.
• Analyze electrical test data from cells and arrays (forming, set/reset, resistance window, leakage, cycling, retention, distributions).
• Develop and support RRAM test methodologies, data analysis flows, and statistical summaries to guide experiments.
• Contribute to failure analysis and root-cause investigations by correlating process, device, and electrical data.
• Assist in evaluating RRAM stack/process options and propose improvements for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Perform work in accordance with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

Core expectations and desirable skills. Education details are listed separately under Education Requirements.

• Must be in good academic standing and able to commit to the full internship period (16–24 weeks) and about 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work in a team, follow experimental procedures, and document results clearly.
• Nice-to-have: prior internship or co-op experience and demonstrated leadership in projects or competitions.
• Nice-to-have: project management skills and ability to navigate ambiguous technical problems.
• Nice-to-have: interest in semiconductor devices, non-volatile memory (RRAM), CMOS technology, and wafer fabrication.
• Nice-to-have: data analysis and programming skills (examples: Python, MATLAB, JMP, Excel) for test-data processing and visualization.
• Good communication skills to summarize findings and report progress regularly.

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 and commence January 2027 for 16–24 weeks.

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.