Buildings Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: USA - Vermont - Essex Junction

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power‑efficient and high‑performance solutions for high‑growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Internship Program Overview

Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.

Summary of Role: GlobalFoundries in Essex, VT is seeking a Building System Engineer intern in Essex, VT.

Essential Responsibilities

Operates, monitors and maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces facilities mechanical components and systems such as mechanical equipment, Process Cooling Water systems, and exhaust HVAC systems.

Oversees the Building Technician as well as the preventive maintenance program.

Develops and implements capital improvement projects, such as construction, remodeling, renovation, improvements and maintenance of Building equipment, including preliminary concept development, detailed engineering design and providing scope of work for bidding.

Conducts periodic inspections of work in progress and advises construction supervisors and contractors on plans and specifications.

Inspects and maintains existing facilities equipment and prepares reports on the condition, deficiencies observed, designs necessary for repairs and estimated cost of repairs.

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements

Work and collaborate with other projects and/or assignments as needed.

Other Responsibilities

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Required Qualifications

Education – Actively pursuing a Computer Science / Engineering or, Electrical Engineering Degree or related field.

Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Fluency in English Language – written & verbal

Physical Capacity Demands – Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior related internship or co-op experience

Demonstrated troubleshooting skills / technical aptitude

Industrial / Commercial System experience

Understanding of system design parameters, safety / environmental shutdown scenarios, and electronic control of equipment

Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong planning & organizational skills.

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Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00 per hour

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The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law