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Global Foundries Factory Automation Engineer (Summer 2025) in Malta, New York
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:
G lobalFoundries 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
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.
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
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Expected Salary Range
$20.00 - $40.00
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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 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.
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