Looks good from the outside but heading towards oblivion - Anonymous employee GlobalFoundries Employee Review

2.0
Dec 19, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

o company performance stabilized after horrible 2011 o good coverage in the press o interesting to work across diverse cultures/sites o technology roadmap has some promise

Cons

o executive leadership very weak - all second rate or very inexperienced o Singapore long term o Malta with no load from start through 2013 o executive hiring and promotions totally the wrong people o AMD demand dropping, other big guys prefer TSMC or even Samsung or UMC

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5.0
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The people at GF are kind and knowledgeable.

Cons

As an intern, projects can be slow to uptake if tools are down. Always ask around for other jobs/tasks when your own project cannot progress.

5.0
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Pros

Real project ownership — you're trusted with work that impacts the business, not just busy work. Strong mentorship and support from experienced engineers and leaders. Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing and technology. Plenty of networking opportunities with interns, managers, executives, and cross-functional teams. Professional development through training sessions, workshops, and leadership events. Fun intern community with social events, tours, challenges, and networking activities. Great opportunity to explore different career paths within a large global company.

Cons

The learning curve can be steep, especially if you're new to semiconductors. Large-company processes and approvals can sometimes move slowly. Manufacturing environments can be fast-paced and dependent on production schedules. Some projects may be too large to fully complete within a single summer.

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