Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Intel Corporation; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in the United States (Arizona) is seeking a Manufacturing Quality and Reliability Engineer to ensure smooth ramp-to-volume production while maintaining high quality and reliability. You will analyze materials, processes, and techniques to confirm compliance and implement robust quality control.

This role sits in Intel’s manufacturing quality and reliability team, collaborating with product engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet stringent quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 2+ years OR a related Ph.D. with no prior professional experience.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing and quality.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data extraction tools (JMP, SQL) or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Role-model quality values per Intel Foundry Quality Policy.
• Drive continuous process improvements and quality programs in factories.
• Identify quality risk areas and lead teams to implement solutions.
• Conduct quality assessments and audits to ensure standards.
• Maintain quality databases and systems such as FMEA and line yield.
• Synthesize data insights using statistics to improve product quality.
• Respond to customer-reported issues with engineering solutions.
• Lead quality meetings and drive improvement initiatives.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Quality assurance

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data extraction tools (JMP/SQL)

Education

STEM degree requirement

Tools

JMP

SQL

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact As a Manufacturing Quality and Reliability Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless transition of manufacturing ramps to high-volume production while maintaining exceptional product quality and reliability standards. You will analyze materials, processes, and manufacturing techniques to confirm compliance with quality standards and implement systems for robust quality control. Your contributions will directly impact Intel’s ability to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions to its customers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Business Group You will be joining Intel’s manufacturing quality and reliability team, an organization dedicated to driving world-class quality and reliability standards across Intel’s manufacturing operations. The team collaborates across product engineering, manufacturing, and supplier engagements to ensure Intel’s products consistently meet and exceed rigorous quality requirements. By combining data-driven insights and leading-edge technologies, the group supports Intel’s broader mission of delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of technology. Key Responsibilities - Role-model quality values as described in the Intel Foundry Quality Policy - Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and quality programs in the factories to promote a quality culture mindset - Engage with all levels of the organization to identify quality risk areas and lead teams to implement roadmap solutions - Conduct quality assessments and audits to confirm compliance to quality standards and identify improvement opportunities - Engage with company counterparts to share learnings and implement best known methods - Identify and drive hard fixes for quality issues that impact the factory and downstream customers, including leading problem-solving teams - Respond to customer-reported manufacturing issues, delivering engineering solutions to enhance customer satisfaction - Champion quality program implementation and system improvements for new technologies - Lead factory quality meetings, driving agenda items based on quality metrics and factory risks - Maintain quality databases and systems, such as FMEA, issue management, and line yield - Synthesize and report data insights using statistical techniques to improve product quality

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Material Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience OR a related Ph.D. with no prior professional experience.

Experience to be considered:

• Hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing and quality
• Proficiency in statistical analysis techniques and data extraction tools such as JMP, SQL, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes
• Experience in structured problem-solving methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering programs with broad scope, challenging deliverables, and cross-functional team engagement
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders effectively

We are looking for driven problem-solvers and innovative thinkers who are eager to contribute their expertise to Intel’s dynamic manufacturing environment. Join us to take a significant step in your career and shape the future of technology.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Posting 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: $120,860.00-170,630.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

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