Testsite Engineer Intern — Jan–Jun 2027

Job Title

Testsite Engineer Intern — Jan–Jun 2027

Role Summary

Internship to support Hotwell design analysis, testsite layout development, and EDA automation for generation and reuse of test structures. Work within the testsite/design team to improve layout efficiency and maintain test-chip assets.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Suitable for students; requires full-time availability for the internship period (see Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Analyze Hotwell designs, test structures, and SLM macros to evaluate design characteristics and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support layout design and development of test structures and testsite components.
• Develop and update EDA automation code to generate test structures, leveraging ML/AI where applicable.
• Consolidate and maintain existing codebase and test-chip database.
• Promote design reusability to improve layout development efficiency.
• Perform work in compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

Essential requirements and candidate expectations:

• Good academic standing.
• Able to work full-time (at least 40 hours per week) and available for a 16–24 week credit-bearing internship commencing January 2027.
• Ability and willingness to develop or update EDA automation code and support layout-related tasks.
• Effective communication, ability to work under mentorship, and teamwork skills.
• Preferred: prior related internship or co-op experience, demonstrated leadership in projects or competitions, project management skills, and strong interest in using AI tools to improve productivity and workflows.

Education Requirements

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field through an accredited program during the internship period. Must be eligible for a credit-bearing internship and in good academic standing.

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.