GlobalFoundries Manufacturing Engineer Interview Questions
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It wasn't really like a formal interview, more like going in with confidence and not being afraid. It ended up being more conversational. The main thing is not to seem nervous or scared. We talked about the company and I asked the interviewer about his experience working there, especially focusing on what a typical day is like for interns at GlobalFoundries.

I applied online for a fresh graduate traineeship. The interview was very unprofessional. They asked me to present a university project without any prior notice. Even though I explained that the project report had page limitations and lacked space for detailed graphs, they kept criticizing the absence of clear graphical representations. The interviewers also had poor English skills and frequently misunderstood me, often telling me I was wrong before rephrasing my answers as correct. There were communication issues, like being asked to explain a project, then being cut off and asked about leadership without being prompted if I was the leader. I was criticized for working while studying, which is common abroad but not in my home country. They also told me I needed to research more on the differences between CE and other engineering types, which was absurd. They mocked me for not taking undergraduate courses specifically in wafer fabrication and for not doing an internship in my university's known area, which seemed strange. They asked invasive questions about why I studied abroad. When I mentioned it was because my home country lacked funding for my area of interest, they criticized the country I studied in for not being known for the field either. They then claimed I studied abroad for other reasons, and when I said it was personal and I was uncomfortable sharing, they pressed me three more times. The final straw was when they mentioned my home country was better known for the field, despite local universities stopping postgraduate courses and undergraduate courses ceasing soon. I tried to end the interview professionally, but they kept asking why I went abroad. Eventually, I told them to mind their own business, stop asking invasive questions, thanked them for their time, asked them not to contact me, and hung up. It was the worst interview experience.

I applied for this job through an internal referral back in Oct 2017 and got a call from the Technical Manager in under a week. They mostly explained the job and asked some behavioral questions. The next day, I was invited to Malta, NY for an onsite interview. I had four 30-min 1:1 interviews with Technical Managers and one with an HR person. These interviews were primarily behavioral, focusing on the job requirements. I appreciated the managers for being upfront about the challenges and the team's direction. The HR person's interview included questions like 'Why should we hire you?' and 'Why Global Foundries?', then we discussed salary details. They mentioned getting back to me in 1-2 weeks. Before the onsite, I did some online research (Glassdoor is great!) and talked to friends at Globalfoundries to understand the role's demands. I felt ready for the challenge and knew what the hiring managers were looking for. I got a call back in less than two days confirming I passed and received an offer. It was a great experience overall.