Maintenance Technician Intern, Associates Degree (Summer 2027)

Location: USA - New York - Malta

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. 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 Fab 8 in Malta, New York is seeking a Maintenance Technician Intern to support equipment and manufacturing operations in a state-of-the-art 300mm semiconductor facility. Working with production team members, technicians, and area engineers, the intern will gain hands-on experience monitoring equipment performance, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting interruptions, processing wafers, and communicating equipment status.

Essential Responsibilities include

Perform preventive maintenance and support recovery from equipment or process interruptions by following detailed procedures, responding to system messages, and using hand tools and measurement devices.

Monitor equipment and process performance, review Statistical Process Control charts, perform visual quality inspections, and support troubleshooting of out-of-control or defect conditions.

Process wafers using defined procedures; perform measurements to characterize material properties; and complete required reports, maintenance records, and procedure documentation using standard and factory-specific software.

Work safely and collaboratively in the cleanroom, participate in continuous improvement and skills development, and support an alternating 12-hour shift schedule as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

Education – Actively pursuing a Associate’s in Science, Math, Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Technology, Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, HVAC, Advanced Manufacturing, Aviation, Business, Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking or Cybersecurity, Liberal Arts, Health Studies or Health Technology, or General Studies or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.

Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.

Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

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

Preferred Qualifications

Prior related internship or co-op experience

Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.

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

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong planning & organizational skills

Comfort working in a cleanroom environment, wearing required cleanroom clothing, standing or sitting for extended periods, and safely lifting equipment and tools in accordance with site procedures.

Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools, measurement devices, Microsoft Office applications, Statistical Process Control, equipment troubleshooting, or automated manufacturing systems.

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Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00

$0.00 - $0.00

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