(For GF Singapore) Like a sinking ship with ship captain and his top crews insist on going to the wrong direction - Engineer GlobalFoundries Employee Review

1.0
Apr 4, 2017
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Pros

You still get steady income which is more than enough to at least live in Singapore although a lot lower than standard market.

Cons

Employees are being asked to give it everything they have while the company gives 'peanuts' without matching appreciation (the company is having good business but still cutting the bonus). Downsizing manpower too much while reducing 'token of appreciation', thus giving much more workload to the employees. Non-degree holder is unable to get promotion to be engineer level. The top management thinks they are moving towards the correct direction while they actually don't know what is the root cause of current bad situation. No proper training for fresh graduate. The management keeps shouting to everyone that they are supposed to be a thinker while their treatment to employees is not nurturing the employees (the opposite, the treatment makes the employees to be yes-man people). Another thing, HR keeps saying that there is good worklife balance here, but in reality there is no such thing as worklife balance here. If possible, work 24 hours without OT pay (the management really asks the employees to stay back without claiming OT).

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5.0
Jul 23, 2026
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Pros

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
Jul 23, 2026
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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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