Senior Memory Characterization & Reliability Engineer

100 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

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact: Intel Foundry is seeking a Senior Memory Characterization & Reliability Engineer to join our Memory Technology Development organization. In this role, you will drive reliability assessment, silicon characterization, technology qualification, and certification activities for advanced embedded memory technologies. You will work across process development, device engineering, product engineering, design technology co-optimization (DTCO), and foundry customer teams to ensure memory technologies meet quality, reliability, and technology readiness objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence next-generation semiconductor technologies from development through production readiness. Successful candidates will combine strong technical expertise with a data-driven approach to problem-solving and the ability to effectively collaborate across highly cross-functional engineering organizations.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Behavioral traits that we are looking for

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a disciplined, data-driven approach.
• Curiosity and a passion for understanding complex technical challenges and failure mechanisms.
• Ability to independently drive ambiguity toward clear conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across diverse technical organizations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
• Sound engineering judgment and attention to detail.
• Ownership mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced technology development environment.
• Continuous learning mindset and enthusiasm for advancing semiconductor technology.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline with 8+ years of semiconductor industry experience. OR Ph.D. in the same disciplines with 4+ years of semiconductor industry experience. Your experience listed above will be in the following: Experience in memory technology development. Proficiency with JMP and Python or AI-assisted data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in memory design, characterization, validation, modeling, product development, quality, reliability, or technology development.
• Strong understanding of SRAM and/or Fuse/Antifuse design fundamentals, silicon characterization techniques, and variability analysis.
• Experience with Si technology development.
• Knowledge in silicon transistor device physics.
• Familiarity with technology certification, PDK development, or product deployment processes.
• Programming experience in Python, JSL, SQL, or data analytics frameworks.
• Experience with semiconductor transistor or interconnect reliability mechanisms, statistics and modeling.
• Previous related work experience in a semiconductor foundry preferred.

Why Join Intel Foundry? At Intel Foundry, you'll work at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, supporting technologies that power the world's most advanced computing solutions. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and manufacturing leaders while gaining hands-on exposure to cutting-edge processes, industry-leading quality systems, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team committed to solving complex technical challenges and delivering excellence at scale.

Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Folsom Additional Locations: US, California, Santa Clara, 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: $164,100.00-219,550.00 USD

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