Principal Technician - Principal Technician GlobalFoundries Employee Review

2.0
Feb 9, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

State of the art equipment. Available training.

Cons

High turnover effects morale and productivity. Folks leaving tend to be the more experienced and/or skilled leaving behind unmotivated, less skilled and experienced behind which further erodes the whole experience. Raises and bonuses are barely worth distributing. Promotions are few and far between and often based on nepotism. Being an experienced technician I find it extremely difficult and frustrating performing at my capacity due to ineptness in engineering team who deliberately erect and maintain barriers to protect their interests.

Explore other reviews about GlobalFoundries

5.0
Jul 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All