Semiconductor Packaging Research Engineer

Intel Corporation; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a College Grad for a Semiconductor Packaging Research Engineer role focused on advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration. You will explore architectures like chiplets, 2.5D/3DIC, and hybrid bonding, guiding feasibility, reliability, and manufacturability through experiments and modeling.

Collaborate across research, design, materials, reliability, and manufacturing teams to translate product needs into research plans, hypotheses, and actionable

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Computational Mechanics, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or related field.
• 1+ years’ experience in semiconductor packaging research, advanced packaging integration, process integration, modeling/simulation, reliability, materials, or heterogeneous integration.
• 1+ years’ experiencewithadvanced packaging technologies such as flip chip, chiplets, 2.5D/3DIC, fan-out, hybrid bonding, interposers, HBM integration, advanced substrates, or die-to-die interconnects.

Responsibilities

• Research advanced packaging concepts such as chiplets, heterogeneous integration, 2.5D/3DIC, hybrid bonding, interposer, and die-to-die interconnects.
• Drive either process integration learning or modeling/simulation to assess feasibility, reliability, manufacturability, and technology readiness.
• For process integration: define integration flows, research vehicles, DOE, defect/yield learning, qualification evidence, and risk mitigation paths.
• For modeling: develop and validate thermal, thermo-mechanical, electrical, reliability, or multi-physics models using experimental and failure analysis data.
• Translate product needs into research hypotheses, technical plans, and recommendations; document outputs through reports, design guidance, IP, publications, and development-transfer inputs.
• Collaborate across research, design, process, materials, reliability, manufacturing, supplier, university, and ecosystem teams.

Skills

Packaging research

DOE planning

Modeling/simulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Computational Mechanics, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

COMSOL

HFSS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job Details:

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. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below.

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Position Summary: The Semiconductor Packaging Research Engineer drives technology research for advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration. The role is suited for candidates with expertise in either packaging process integration or modeling/simulation, with a focus on evaluating new architectures, materials, interconnects, reliability risks, and manufacturability trade-offs for future products.

Key Responsibilities

• Research advanced packaging concepts such as chiplets, heterogeneous integration, 2.5D/3DIC, hybrid bonding, interposer, and die-to-die interconnects.
• Drive either process integration learning or modeling/simulation to assess feasibility, reliability, manufacturability, and technology readiness.
• For process integration: define integration flows, research vehicles, DOE, defect/yield learning, qualification evidence, and risk mitigation paths.
• For modeling: develop and validate thermal, thermo-mechanical, electrical, reliability, or multi-physics models using experimental and failure analysis data.
• Translate product needs into research hypotheses, technical plans, and recommendations; document outputs through reports, design guidance, IP, publications, and development-transfer inputs.
• Collaborate across research, design, process, materials, reliability, manufacturing, supplier, university, and ecosystem teams.

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Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Computational Mechanics, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or related field.
• 1+ years’ experience in semiconductor packaging research, advanced packaging integration, process integration, modeling/simulation, reliability, materials, or heterogeneous integration.
• 1+ years’ experience inoneor more of the following areas: process integration, research vehicle execution, DOE, defect/yield learning, reliability, model development& validation, or multi-physics simulation.
• 1+ years’ experiencewithadvanced packaging technologies such as flip chip, chiplets, 2.5D/3DIC, fan-out, hybrid bonding, interposers, HBM integration, advanced substrates, or die-to-die interconnects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or deep technical specialization in packaging process integration, computational mechanics, thermal sciences, electrical modeling, materials reliability, or microelectronics researchand 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with prototype builds, technology readiness assessment, research-to-development transfer, package-system co-optimization, or chip-package-board co-design.
• Modeling tool experience such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, HFSS, Cadence, MATLAB, Python, JMP, or equivalent platforms.
• Record of patents, publications, conference presentations, technical reports, methodology development, or competitive technology assessments.
• Ability to turn ambiguous research problems into clear assumptions, experiments, learning milestones, qualification metrics, and actionable recommendations.

Key Competencies

• Advanced packaging research and pathfinding
• Process integration or modeling/simulation expertise
• Heterogeneous integration, chiplet, and advanced substrate knowledge
• DOE, prototype learning, reliability assessment, or model validation
• Technology readiness evaluation and cross-functional communication

Success Measures

• Research outputs identify credible integration options, technology limiters, and trade-offs for future platforms.
• Process integration or modeling results are supported by clear assumptions, evidence, validation data, and documented limitations.
• Prototype, DOE, or simulation learning improves feasibility, reliability, integration robustness, and manufacturability understanding.
• Key risks are identified early with practical mitigation paths and development-transfer recommendations.

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

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:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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: $122,440.00-232,190.00 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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