Packaging Module Engineering Technician

Intel Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation's Advanced Packaging and Assembly team in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Packaging Module Engineering Technician to support development of packaging technology. This on-site role focuses on sample preparation, analytical testing, and generating data that informs process optimization and defect analysis.

You will collaborate with research engineers to operate microscopy and characterization equipment, document results, and uphold strict lab safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum: an associate or bachelor's degree in a STEM field; no prior experience required.
• Alternate: a high school diploma (or GED) plus 1+ year in material characterization, sample prep, lab testing, or failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform materials characterization and analysis using microscopy, imaging, acoustic inspection, and other analytical techniques.
• Prepare samples and coupons for testing through cross-sectioning, polishing, etching, ion milling, spin coating, and related preparation methods.
• Operate characterization and test equipment including SEM/EDS, CSAM/TSAM, optical microscopy, elemental analysis, and mechanical testing systems.
• Support material evaluations, process development activities, and failure analysis investigations.
• Collect, analyze, document, and communicate characterization results and technical findings.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through routine maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to execute experiments and deliver timely analytical support.
• Perform chemical handling, wet processing, and experiments in accordance with laboratory safety protocols and environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements.

Skills

Analytical & Solution-Oriented

Collaborative Communicator

Rigorous Attention to Detail

Growth Mindset

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in STEM

High School Diploma/GED + 1+ years materials characterization

Tools

SEM/EDS

CSAM/TSAM

Optical Microscopy

Ion Milling

Spin Coating

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

Intel Corporation is a global technology pioneer, designing and manufacturing the crucial silicon foundations that power the world's digital infrastructure. You will join Intel's highly collaborative Advanced Packaging and Assembly team-a critical group focused on driving breakthrough packaging innovations. Our mission is to enhance production efficiency, optimize next-generation assembly processes, and deliver world-class semiconductor packaging solutions to customers globally.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Packaging Module Engineering Technician to support advanced packaging technology development in Arizona. Operating in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment, this fully on-site role focuses on preparing samples, running analytical testing, and evaluating materials. You will work side-by-side with research engineers to generate high-quality analytical data that directly influences semiconductor process optimization, quality control, and failure analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform materials characterization and analysis using microscopy, imaging, acoustic inspection, and other analytical techniques.
• Prepare samples and coupons for testing through cross-sectioning, polishing, etching, ion milling, spin coating, and related preparation methods.
• Operate characterization and test equipment including SEM/EDS, CSAM/TSAM, optical microscopy, elemental analysis, and mechanical testing systems.
• Support material evaluations, process development activities, and failure analysis investigations.
• Collect, analyze, document, and communicate characterization results and technical findings.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through routine maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to execute experiments and deliver timely analytical support.
• Perform chemical handling, wet processing, and experiments in accordance with laboratory safety protocols and environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements.

As a Successful Candidate, You Will Bring:

• Analytical & Solution-Oriented: A natural curiosity and logical approach to resolving nonstandard process, testing, and equipment issues.
• Collaborative Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and research teams.
• Rigorous Attention to Detail: Outstanding precision, organization, and a steadfast commitment to laboratory quality and safety protocols.
• Growth Mindset: An eagerness to master new characterization techniques and adapt to innovative semiconductor technologies.

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. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes and project work, internships, military training, and/or work experience. This Position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:

An applicant must meet one of the following criteria:

• An associate degree or a bachelor's degree in a STEM-related discipline. No prior professional experience is required.
• OR a High School Diploma (or GED) plus 1+ years in Material characterization, sample preparation, laboratory testing, or failure analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience or knowledge: Operating analytical and characterization equipment such as SEM/EDS, optical microscopy, or similar tools.
• Sample preparation techniques including cross-sectioning, polishing, etching, ion milling, water-jet cutting, spin coating, or related methods.
• Collecting, documenting, and analyzing technical data in a laboratory or engineering environment.
• Supporting semiconductor packaging, materials characterization, failure analysis, or process development activities.
• Mechanical testing techniques such as button shear, die pull, or other material evaluation methods.
• CSAM/TSAM equipment

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

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