Power Development Intern (Jan-Jun 2027)

Job Title

Power Development Intern (Jan–Jun 2027)

Role Summary

Internship on the technology development team focused on semiconductor memory device development, with emphasis on Resistive RAM (RRAM). The role supports device characterization, electrical testing, data analysis, failure analysis, and evaluation of stack/process options to improve device performance and manufacturability.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Intended for current undergraduate students; requires full-time availability for the internship period.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on hands-on device testing, data analysis, and support of development activities for RRAM technology.

• Perform RRAM device characterization and electrical testing to evaluate cell behavior, switching characteristics, and reliability.
• Analyze electrical test data (forming, set/reset, resistance window, leakage, cycling, retention, distribution trends) and produce summaries.
• Support development of test methodologies, data-analysis flows, 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 propose improvement actions to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Perform all activities safely and follow Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

Must-have items to perform the internship and succeed in the team. Preferred skills are listed separately.

• Available to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship period.
• Available for a 16–24 week credit-bearing internship commencing January 2027.
• Good academic standing.

Nice-to-have

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Project management or leadership experience (school projects, competitions, or workplace).
• Interest in semiconductor devices, CMOS technology, non-volatile memory, RRAM, wafer fab processes, and device characterization.
• Data-analysis and programming skills (Python, MATLAB, JMP, Excel, or similar).
• Ability to summarize technical data and communicate progress clearly and 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; must be in good academic standing and eligible for a 16–24 week credit-bearing internship beginning January 2027.

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.