RF Technology Development Automation Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Job Title

RF Technology Development Automation Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Role Summary

Summer internship on the RF Technology Development team to develop automation that supports test-structure creation, PDK and design-manual builds, verification decks, and release processes. The intern will deliver scripts and tools, work on live projects with a mentor, and present results to the team.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship (student role).

Responsibilities

Hands-on engineering and automation tasks supporting RF technology development.

• Write and maintain Python, Shell, and Tcl scripts to automate design-manual generation, validation builds, PDK builds, releases, and regression checks.
• Build internal tools and dashboards to consolidate spreadsheets and logs into current project-status views.
• Automate data extraction and reporting from test-site, design-manual, and verification sources.
• Develop and extend regression test suites to validate kit and deck changes before release.
• Improve version-control and continuous-integration practices via repeatable builds and reusable scripts.
• Translate manual engineering workflows into documented, maintainable automation.
• Own assigned deliverables, collaborate with stakeholders, and present project results at internship close.
• Perform work in a safe manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and workplace requirements.

• Comfortable writing Python and able to read and debug others' code.
• Familiarity with Linux/command-line environments and Git version control.
• Demonstrated programming interest via projects, coursework, research, or open-source contributions.
• Ability to decompose loosely defined manual processes into clear implementation steps and code them.
• English fluency (written and verbal).
• Availability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Nice-to-have:

• Prior internship or co-op experience and leadership in projects or competitions.
• Familiarity with Tcl, SKILL, Perl, or Shell in addition to Python.
• Experience with data-handling libraries (e.g., pandas), plotting, or dashboard tools.
• Exposure to continuous integration, test automation, build systems, or semiconductor device physics, VLSI design, layout, and CAD flows.
• Interest in using AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity.

Education Requirements

Must be at least a sophomore and actively enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field during the internship. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and in good academic standing is required.

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.