Memory Reliability Architect & Characterization Lead

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Folsom, CA, is seeking aSenior Memory Characterization & Reliability Engineer to drive reliability assessment, silicon characterization, and technology qualification for advanced embedded memories. You will collaborate with process, device, design, and DTCO teams to ensure quality and readiness for production.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence across cross-functional engineering groups.

Qualifications

• Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related discipline with 8+ years of semiconductor industry experience OR Ph.D. in same disciplines with 4+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Experience in memory technology development and reliability qualification.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and programming languages (Python, JMP, JSL, SQL).

Responsibilities

• Develop reliability qualification and certification methodologies for advanced embedded memory technologies.
• Define and interpret reliability stress tests, data, and qualification results.
• Investigate reliability risks and failure mechanisms using statistics and engineering fundamentals.
• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations across process, device, product, and design teams.
• Partner with technology development organizations to implement reliability and quality improvements.
• Establish metrics, qualification criteria, and certification requirements for technology development milestones.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to engineering leadership.

Skills

Memory tech development

JMP

Python

Data analysis

Statistics

Reliability testing

Root cause analysis

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD in a related discipline

Tools

JMP

Python

JSL

SQL

Job description

Intel Corporation in Folsom, CA, is seeking aSenior Memory Characterization & Reliability Engineer to drive reliability assessment, silicon characterization, and technology qualification for advanced embedded memories. You will collaborate with process, device, design, and DTCO teams to ensure quality and readiness for production.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence across cross-functional engineering groups.