Where we work
GF Dresden
We’re proud to have a presence in Dresden, where our talented team members play vital roles across all aspects of our business. Whether you’re passionate about manufacturing or commercial sales, there’s a place for you here.
The Dresden manufacturing site is recognized as one of the most successful advanced semiconductor production facilities in the world.
In 2009, the Dresden site became the first GF fab when the company was divested from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD). GF Dresden contributes significantly to the advancement of an advanced semiconductor industry in Europe, Germany and specifically the high-tech cluster in Saxony.
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~3,000
world-class employees
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$12B+
total investment in Europe
Working at GF Dresden
Join one of our teams in Dresden and connect with a global network of colleagues who are shaping the future of technology. Learn more about this site’s culture below.
Employees benefit from a competitive rewards package that includes a 13th‑month salary, bonus opportunities, relocation support to the Dresden area if eligible and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous match. Health and well‑being are prioritized through on‑site sports facilities, bike leasing and a subsidized canteen, all within a collaborative culture built on openness, team connection and social impact through GlobalGives.
We consider learning to be a life-long process that serves to acquire knowledge, to generate the best ideas and to enhance productivity. To support this life-long process, GF offers a number of technical qualification measures and individual development opportunities.
We offer motivated school graduates an excellent start to their professional journey in one of the most forward‑looking and dynamic industries through our acclaimed GF apprenticeship program.
You can choose from the following professional fields:
- Mechatronics
- Microtechnology
- Electronics for Devices and Systems
- Physics Laboratory
- Chemical Laboratory
- Chemical Production
- Industrial Clerk
- Machine and Plant Operator
As an apprentice at GF Dresden, you will receive structured, hands‑on training within your chosen profession. Early on you will be integrated into one of our Fab 1 departments, support day‑to‑day operations, and gradually take on responsibility as your skills grow. Apprenticeships are full‑time positions with a fixed training plan, and you receive monthly compensation in line with our apprenticeship collective bargaining agreement.
During your apprenticeship, you will combine practical experience at GF with theoretical instruction at vocational schools. This dual approach ensures that you gain both the technical knowledge and the real‑world expertise needed to thrive in your future career.
We offer university and college graduates the perfect entry into their professional careers in one of the most exciting and innovative industries.
Our working students are student trainees who support the routine work in the respective departments. They hold a temporary position at GF, where they work a maximum of 20 hours per week during the semester and a maximum of 40 hours per week during semester breaks. Working students are paid hourly according to their level of training, qualifications and practical experience.
As a compulsory or voluntary intern, you play a supporting role in our departments while simultaneously gaining valuable experience. You will work 40 hours per week and receive a monthly paycheck.
Another opportunity is to prepare for your working life by doing your bachelor’s, master’s, or diploma thesis at GF. Working with a team of experienced experts, you will conclude your studies competently with a practical orientation. Since no work at GF goes unpaid you will receive an appropriate monthly salary.
“What fulfills me personally in my job is that I have the opportunity to help and personally support my team and also other GF employees in their personal growth.”
Join the Dresden team
Join our team in Dresden and connect with a global network of colleagues who are shaping the future of technology and impacting the lives of billions of people around the world every day.