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Process Engineer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES

No Offer – Interviewed in Malta, NY May 2012 – Reviewed Sep 14, 2012

Interview Details – I applied for the job online and got a phone interview after a month.
I am a graduate student and they ask about my research topic based on my resume, starting from explaining my research work to what kind of system I use. They didn't ask any behaviral questions. It last approximately 30 mins.

Interview Question – All of questions are about research.   Answer Question

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Process Technician at GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Malta, NY Jul 2012 – Reviewed Aug 28, 2012

Interview Details – I applied online and was asked to provide basic information about myself and take a psych test. At the end of the online application I was asked to sign up for a computerized test at SAM test at GlobalFoundries in Malta, NY. I took the test approximately two weeks after completing my initial online application. The test lasted roughly two hours and contained questions regarding personality, math problems, communication, and reaction time, among other things. I received an email from the HR department that evening sayingthat I had passed the test and was scheduled for an on site interview day three weeks later. The interview day consisted of a presentation on the company, a group activity, and two 30 minute interviews. I received an email the next day with my offer letter. I accepted the offer and began my employment at globalfoundries 3 weeks later. The entire process took 2 months.

Interview Question – Who is globalfoundries main competitor?
What makes up a semiconductor and what does that item do for the semiconductor?
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Negotiation Details – Globalfoundries gets many job applicants and therefore they don't really need to negotiate their offers. They pay very well compared to similar jobs in the industry anf I saw no need for negotiations.

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Process Engineer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES

No Offer – Interviewed in Ballston Lake, NY Aug 2012 – Reviewed Aug 16, 2012

Interview Details – I received an employee referral. I had two interviews one with a senior HR specialist and the other with the Manager of the engineering team in which I would be on. The interview with the HR representative was very nice and sent positive vibes it prepared me mentally for the more technical interview with manager of the engineering team and his head cohorts. I felt like this interview was good however I have not received an offer so maybe I did not fit in with the culture of the company which was one that required its engineers to be dedicated to work long hours. Still waiting but I think its a no

Interview Question – My background is not one that is considered electrical engineering so one of the interviewees grilled me on electrical engineering concepts.   Answer Question

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Process Engineer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Malta, NY Jul 2012 – Reviewed Aug 3, 2012

Interview Details – Applied online at their website, got a phone call from the hiring manager, then was invited to Malta for an onsite interview. The onsite interview included a short tour, a lunch/presentation, and then 6 rounds of 30 minute individual interviews. The interviewers were hiring managers and senior level process engineers. Overall, it was a great experience! They let you know within a week if you got the job or not, which is when they have you sign the offer and fill out all that paper work.

Interview Question – "Compare your values with the six company values (respect, integrity, etc...) and give examples."
"What do you know about our company and what we do here"
"If you pick two random points on a graph, can you tell me the error associated with each point?"
"If you draw every diagonal possible in a decahedron, how many point of intersection will you have?"
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Negotiation Details – They give you your salary in the offer letter, as well as other benefits such as relocation allowance and medical/dental benefits.

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TCAD Engineer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Malta, NY – Reviewed Jul 14, 2012

Interview Details – A conference-type phone interview, 3 rounds. The HR held the interview and every interviewer can ask me questions. The questions are very basic. They gave me the offer without an onsite interview. It might be the reason that i am in the west coast or they need people to work immediately.

Interview Question – questions are not so hard.   View Answer

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Senior Process Technician at GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Malta, NY Jun 2012 – Reviewed Jul 8, 2012

Interview Details – Applied online and received an e-mail from one of the HR reps a few days later. I was instructed to take the SAM (Skills Assessment) Test which I did a few days later. The next day I received an e-mail informing me that I passed and then about a week later an onsite interview was set up. They provided flight, hotel stay, and car. First segment was an HR presentation where it seemed like they were trying to sell you on working there. Second part was a group exercise where they are assessing you ability to work with others. And then finally two 1:1 interviews with two section managers. Interviews were pretty technical - mostly asking questions about my experience and about the job and process area for which I applied. The interviews were pretty casual and not intimidating like I have experienced at other companies. A few days later I received an offer and replied with a counter-offer which was denied. I declined to accept the offer.

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  • You are currently employed. Why are you applying to GF?   View Answer
  • How much butter is consumed per year in the US?   View Answer

Reason for Declining – I am currently employed in a lower cost-of-living and non-state-income-tax state and the higher costs did not make aceepting the offer feasible even though it was a higher pay rate than what I am currently making.

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Process Engineer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Albany, NY Jun 2012 – Reviewed Jul 8, 2012

Interview Details – A pretty standard phone interview from the human resource manager and the hiring manager. They went through my resume. After couple weeks, I go the on-site interview opportunity in their fab. It was a one day on-site interview. There were company tour and presentation, 4 one on one interview. It was a nice experience.

Interview Question – What contributions can you make to this position while other candidate can't, give an example to prove it.   Answer Question

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Manufacturing Engineer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Malta, NY May 2012 – Reviewed Jul 5, 2012

Interview Details – Was invited for an Onsite hiring Event where I had the chance to meet hiring manager of various departments.I had a chance to speak with all of them and hand over my resume.After a week, I had a phone interview and was allowed for an onsite interview.This generally happens during Fridays. Four technical rounds and one HR round.In a week,the HR manager called and offered me the position.

Interview Question – Why GlobalFoundries?   Answer Question

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I Applied for A Senior Role In Human Resources at GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Milpitas, CA Jun 2009 – Reviewed Jun 16, 2012

Interview Details – I found out it very challenging and taxing in length and the number of people.

Interview Question – Tell us what makes you qualified for the job?   Answer Question

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Process Engineer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Malta, NY Mar 2012 – Reviewed May 12, 2012

Interview Details – The intervIew consisted of 3individuals asking few academic questions based on the resume.
The human resource guy asked several personality related questions.
Favorite question context: i wanted to join three months later and they wanted me to join only in two weeks.
"Who should he (HR guy) hire if he finds equally qualified person as me but can join the company in two weeks ?"

Interview Question – Who should they hire if they find equally qualified person as me but can join the company much sooner than me ?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – I could only negotiate for the starting time.

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