Field Application Engineering Intern

Summer 2026

Posted on 9/19/2025

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries

Compensation Overview

$20 - $40/hr

Santa Clara, CA, USA

In Person

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 is seeking a Field Application Engineering Intern to provide technical support to our customers. In this role, you will collaborate on new opportunities, support evaluations of GlobalFoundries technologies, and help drive successful design wins that lead to tapeouts and first-time-right silicon outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities include:

  • Gain a strong understanding of GlobalFoundries’ technology offerings by engaging with internal experts to explore key features and differentiators.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align GF technologies with specific customer needs and application requirements.
  • Support customers through technical evaluations and tapeout processes in partnership with GF subject matter experts.
  • Develop clear, customer-facing technical documentation that demonstrates how GF technologies address targeted application and market challenges.

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 degree in Science, Engineering or a related field through an accredited degree program during the time of the 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
  • Coursework in Circuit Design, Semiconductor Device Physics, or Materials Science
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, and Linux operating systems

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Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00

Expected Salary Range

$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


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