Data-Driven Semiconductor Manufacturing Strategy Engineer

Intel; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel is seeking a Production Engineer to define, develop, and continuously improve factory strategies and systems that deliver high-velocity output in a low-volume, high-mix semiconductor environment.

The role partners with COS and ROC groups to execute operational strategies, optimize WIP, cycle time, and manufacturing performance, and lead cross-functional initiatives for scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Experience with semiconductor process flow technology, WIP management, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of Theory of Constraints, QMS, MBPS, Lean and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy factory-wide operational strategies, standards, business processes, and systems that improve output, cycle time, WIP health, and manufacturing velocity.
• Serve as a key integrator across Production, Planning, Automation, Process Engineering, Integration, IE, and other factory organizations to drive alignment and execution.
• Identify and address systemic manufacturing constraints through the application of factory physics, Theory of Constraints, Lean principles, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives that improve factory performance, operational efficiency, resource utilization, and manufacturing capability.
• Own the strategic roadmap, governance, and continuous improvement of critical operational business systems, ensuring alignment with site and Virtual Factory objectives.
• Develop and implement data-driven solutions, reporting frameworks, and decision-support tools that enhance operational visibility and enable proactive factory management.
• Drive adoption of Best Known Methods, operational standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the factory and Virtual Factory network.
• Represent F11X Production in Virtual Factory councils, improvement teams, and strategic forums, influencing the development and implementation of network-wide operational capabilities.
• Influence operational priorities and business decisions through data-driven recommendations and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and factory stakeholders, strengthening organizational capability and operational excellence.
• Lead complex problem-solving efforts involving multiple organizations, competing priorities, and significant business impact.

Skills

Manufacturing science

Factory physics

Operational excellence

Production flow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Intel is seeking a Production Engineer to define, develop, and continuously improve factory strategies and systems that deliver high-velocity output in a low-volume, high-mix semiconductor environment.

The role partners with COS and ROC groups to execute operational strategies, optimize WIP, cycle time, and manufacturing performance, and lead cross-functional initiatives for scalable solutions.