Industrial Engineer - Foundry Quality and Reliability Labs

100 Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking a Lab Industrial Engineer to optimize lab operations and develop demand and capacity plans for testing and failure analysis. You will design KPI frameworks, build automated dashboards using Power BI, Python, and SQL, and drive data-driven improvements while ensuring ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 alignment.

The role partners with cross-functional teams in Intel Foundry's Quality and Reliability Labs to enhance productivity and support equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related engineering field with relevant experience.
• Experience in capacity planning and applying LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data reporting tools for operational optimization.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, lab, or electronics environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end demand and capacity plans for lab operations.
• Identify bottlenecks via time studies and utilization analysis to drive improvements.
• Create KPI frameworks to monitor throughput, utilization, quality, and cost per test.
• Build automated dashboards and reporting pipelines with Power BI, Python, and SQL.
• Integrate data streams for real-time decision-making and reduce manual reporting.
• Support ISO 9001/17025 compliant quality processes in labs and audits.
• Collaborate on equipment purchases, layout changes, and workflow optimization.
• Apply data analysis and modeling to improve productivity and flow.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Capacity planning

Python

SQL

Power BI

LEAN manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

EMS (Equipment Management Systems)

ISO 9001/17025 knowledge

Power BI (tool)

Job description

Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

Life at Intel

The Role and Impact

As a Lab Industrial Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing operational workflows and increasing efficiency within Intel's cutting-edge labs. You will be responsible for demand and capacity planning, developing performance indicators, and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance productivity and meet customer demands for lab testing and failure analysis. This role offers the opportunity to deliver measurable improvements while contributing to Intel's innovative foundry ecosystem.

Business Group

This position is part of Intel Foundry's Quality and Reliability Labs organization, a team focused on operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation in lab processes. The group supports Intel's overarching mission to deliver world-class technology solutions by ensuring that global lab capabilities align with both customer requirements and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refine end-to-end demand and capacity plans for lab operations, including material analysis, failure analysis, and reliability validation workflows.
• Apply industrial engineering methodologies, such as time studies and utilization analysis, to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Design and implement comprehensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) frameworks to monitor metrics like throughput time, utilization, quality yield, and cost per test.
• Build automated dashboards and reporting pipelines using tools such as Power BI, Python, and SQL to enhance operational visibility across lab systems.
• Integrate data streams from multiple platforms to eliminate manual reporting redundancies and enable real-time decision-making.
• Support the design and continuous improvement of Quality Management System (QMS) processes within the labs, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan equipment purchases, layout modifications, and workflow optimizations.
• Utilize data analysis and complex modeling techniques to improve lab productivity and streamline process flows.
• Define and monitor tool metrics, as well as drive productivity enhancements.

Qualifications: You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your school work/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in industrial engineering or manufacturing operations OR a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience.
• 2+ years' experience with capacity planning, factory operational planning (operational performance metrics, cost reductions, etc.), and applying LEAN manufacturing principles.
• 1+ years' experience with Python, SQL, or Power BI for data extraction, transformation, aggregation, and reporting tools to drive operational optimization.
• 1+ years' experience working in semiconductor manufacturing, lab, electronics, or related environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead efficiency and innovation initiatives.
• Experience with facility and equipment design to support flexible manufacturing solutions.
• Familiarity with tools and metrics for factory layout and workflow optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Equipment Management Systems (EMS) for asset tracking and data extraction.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management System requirements.

Your expertise will enable Intel Foundry to deliver impactful solutions that define the future of technology. Join us in shaping a dynamic and innovative environment where your skills will drive meaningful progress.

Benefits at Intel

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Additional Locations:

Post Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust N/A Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $103,730.00-198,820.00 USD

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter. Intel’s official careers website.