Senior Embedded Memory Reliability Engineer

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

Job summary

Intel Corporation in United States (California) is seeking a Senior Memory Characterization & Reliability Engineer to drive reliability assessment, silicon characterization, technology qualification, and certification activities for advanced embedded memory technologies.

You will lead cross-functional investigations and collaborate with DTCO, device, and product engineering teams to ensure quality and readiness.

Qualifications

• Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field with 8+ years semiconductor industry experience.
• OR Ph.D. in the same disciplines with 4+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Experience in memory technology development; proficiency with JMP and Python or AI-assisted data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute reliability qualification and certification methodologies for advanced embedded memory technologies.
• Define, analyze, and interpret reliability stress tests, characterization data, and qualification results to assess technology readiness.
• Investigate reliability risks, performance degradations, and failure mechanisms using statistical analysis and engineering fundamentals.
• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations involving process integration, device engineering, product engineering, and design teams.
• Partner with technology development organizations to identify, prioritize, and implement reliability and quality improvements.
• Establish reliability metrics, qualification criteria, and certification requirements supporting technology development milestones.
• Generate data-driven recommendations used for technology certification and product readiness decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance memory reliability, quality, yield, and manufacturability.
• Communicate technical findings, reliability assessments, and recommendations to engineering leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support foundry customer engagement activities related to memory qualification, reliability requirements, and technology readiness.

Job description

Intel Corporation in United States (California) is seeking a Senior Memory Characterization & Reliability Engineer to drive reliability assessment, silicon characterization, technology qualification, and certification activities for advanced embedded memory technologies.

You will lead cross-functional investigations and collaborate with DTCO, device, and product engineering teams to ensure quality and readiness.