Industrial Engineer — Foundry Quality & Reliability Lab

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize factory operations, develop demand and capacity plans for Quality and Reliability Lab operations, and drive continuous improvement through KPI development and automation.

The role requires strong IE fundamentals, experience with Python, SQL, and Power BI, and the ability to translate data into actionable improvements across lab processes while ensuring ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of hands-on experience in industrial engineering or manufacturing operations OR a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with 3+ years of hands-on experience OR a PhD with no prior professional experience.
• Proficiency in capacity planning, factory operational planning, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and Power BI for data extraction, transformation, aggregation, and reporting.
• Expertise in data analysis and modeling tools for manufacturing or operational optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively and deliver results within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize end-to-end Demand and Capacity Plans for Quality and Reliability Lab operations, including failure analysis, material analysis and reliability validation workflows.
• Build and manage capacity models using industrial engineering methodologies (time studies, standard work, utilization analysis) to identify bottlenecks, over/under-capacity conditions, and optimization opportunities.
• Design, develop, pilot and implement a comprehensive KPI framework for Quality and Reliability Lab operations encompassing throughput time (TPT), utilization, quality yield, cost per test, and equipment effectiveness.
• Build automated KPI dashboards and reporting pipelines using Power BI, Python, and SQL to provide real-time and trend-based visibility into lab performance for all stakeholder levels. Integrate KPI data streams from MES, Workstream, and IT platforms to create unified operational visibility and eliminate manual reporting redundancies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to plan equipment purchases, layout changes, and workflow improvements. Utilize data analysis and complex modeling techniques to enhance lab output and optimize process flows. Define and manage tool metrics, monitor tool performance, and drive productivity improvements.

Skills

Capacity planning

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Python

SQL

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize factory operations, develop demand and capacity plans for Quality and Reliability Lab operations, and drive continuous improvement through KPI development and automation.

The role requires strong IE fundamentals, experience with Python, SQL, and Power BI, and the ability to translate data into actionable improvements across lab processes while ensuring ISO compliance.