Program Management Intern - Silicon Photonics

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:

The Program Management Office (PMO) Intern will support the Silicon Photonics team through technical and business analysis, cross-functional coordination, and executive-ready communications. The role will provide hands-on experience supporting APPC and silicon photonics initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Support technical and business analysis by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data on packaging technologies, optical engines, capex/opex models, supplier quotes, and customer requirements, then turning findings into concise recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects by tracking action items, following up with engineering, operations, suppliers, and partners, maintaining project documentation, and helping drive closure on open issues across APPC and silicon photonics initiatives.

• Create executive-ready materials by building slides, dashboards, competitive analyses, roadmaps, and meeting summaries for customer reviews, leadership updates, and program reviews.

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 or Master’s degree in Electrical engineering 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.

• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.

• 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 or project experience related to photonics, semiconductor devices, optical communications, packaging technologies, or systems engineering.

• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, data visualization, and dashboard development.

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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.