Factory Automation Engineer (Summer 2025)

About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. 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 is seeking highly skilled and motivated Factory Automation Engineer to develop, deploy, and configure factory dispatch rules, scheduling systems, optimization models, and related applications to meet tool ramp and production output goals. 

Essential Responsibilities include: 

• Responsible for supporting work in progress (WIP) management decision support application infrastructure for GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 8 in Malta, New York 

• Develop, deploy, and configure factory dispatch rules, scheduling systems, optimization models, and related applications to meet tool ramp and production output goals 

• Design and develop optimization, heuristic, and rule-based dispatching, and scheduling algorithms to improve factory performance 

• Utilize the Real-Time Dispatch (APF RTD) application to optimize dispatch rules ("What Next" and "Where Next") that effectively manage WIP movement and tool usage in order to improve utilization and efficiency, increase manufacturing predictability, and maximize Fab (manufacturing facility) output performance 

• Utilize simulation modeling software output to optimize WIP management strategies 

• Keep abreast of and implement innovations within the optimization, scheduling, dispatching, and modeling disciplines in our industry and in other relevant industries, and drive continuous improvement in the accuracy and productivity of this function within GLOBALFOUNDRIES 

• Build relationships with internal partners, such as Operations, Manufacturing Systems Technology, Supply Chain, and Finance, as appropriate 

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

Other Responsibilities: 

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

Required Qualifications: 

· Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science 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) 

· Travel - Up to 10%  

· Ability to work at least 20 hours per week during the internship. 

· Experience with one or more of the following: Optimization Solvers/tools (such as ILOG CPLEX, Gurobi or COIN-OR), dispatching tools, statistical modeling, discrete event simulation, or writing optimization algorithms. 

· Experience in Python, C++ or Java or writing advanced database queries. 

· Language Fluency – English (Written & Verbal) 

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 

· Familiarity with the application of industrial engineering practices, WIP Management, Production Control and with demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment 

· Experience with Unix/Linux and Shell scripting 

· Experience with APF RTD or APF Activity Manager   

· Familiarity with Semiconductor Manufacturing including MES 

· Familiarity with ML/ AI techniques 

· Familiarity with AWS or other cloud services 

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Expected Salary Range 

$20.00 - $40.00 

Expected Salary Range

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 usaccommodations@gf.com 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. 

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