Global Trade Compliance Intern (Summer 2027)
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:
Based in Malta, NY, the Global Trade Compliance Intern will gain hands-on exposure to export and import operations, regulatory risk management, trade strategy, and policy developments that affect the semiconductor industry. The intern will work with Global Trade Compliance professionals and cross-functional partners to support compliant global business operations while building practical knowledge of customs, export controls, sanctions, supply chain processes, and international trade developments.
Essential Responsibilities include:
- Support projects across export and import operations, trade risk management, strategy, and policy.
- Partner with compliance professionals to review shipment documentation, trade data, regulatory requirements, and emerging policy developments.
- Assist in monitoring customs, export control, and sanctions-related records, controls, and compliance processes.
- Contribute to initiatives that strengthen compliance programs, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.
- Research trade regulations, customs requirements, export controls, international shipping practices, and policy trends affecting global technology trade.
- Analyze trade, operational, and risk data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support audits, reporting activities, compliance reviews, and process documentation.
- Collaborate with teams across Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Legal, and Finance.
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 in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, Political Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, 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
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools
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Expected Salary Range
$20.00 - $40.00
Expected Salary Range
$0.00 - $0.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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