Manufacturing Operations Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

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.

New College Graduates Overview:  

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.​ 

Summary of Role: 

GF Fab 8 is seeking a 2027 New College Graduate to join the Manufacturing Operations team. In this role, you will support day-to-day operations within a highly automated wafer fabrication facility while applying data analytics, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize factory performance and material flow. 

Essential Responsibilities include: 

• Participate in module learning and cross-functional manufacturing operations training. 

• Acquire, analyze, and manipulate manufacturing data using tools such as Excel and SQL. 

• Support initiatives to improve material movement and factory flow within the wafer fabrication facility. 

• Actively participate in operational excellence, continuous improvement, learning, and skills development activities. 

• Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, and other global cross-functional teams. 

• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize activities based on operational needs. 

Other Responsibilities: 

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

Required Qualifications: 

• Education – Graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited degree program. 

• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.  

• 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. 

• 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 

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications. 

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