Senior Product Failure Analysis Engineer

100 Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and stock bonuses

Health, retirement & vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon, seeks a Senior Product Failure Analysis Engineer to lead complex failure investigations across devices, circuits, and manufacturing processes. You will drive corrective actions and mentor engineers while partnering with manufacturing, design, quality, reliability, and process teams.

The role emphasizes advanced characterization, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to enhance investigation efficiency and technology development in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics, EE, or related field with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD in the same field with 1+ years of experience.
• Semiconductor device physics expertise.
• Physical Failure Analysis hands-on experience.
• Defect detection or fault isolation methodologies in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex failure analysis investigations involving semiconductor devices, ICs, packages, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and execute comprehensive failure analysis strategies using electrical, physical, material, and structural characterization techniques.
• Perform root cause analysis of yield, reliability, performance, and customer-return failures.
• Utilize fault isolation and failure localization methodologies to identify defect mechanisms and process interactions.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions through collaboration with manufacturing, process engineering, design, product engineering, quality, and reliability organizations.
• Define and implement advanced methodologies, tools, and workflows that improve failure analysis effectiveness and throughput.
• Provide technical leadership during technology transfers, manufacturing ramps, process qualifications, and new product introductions.
• Analyze large datasets and laboratory findings to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Document findings and present technical recommendations to senior engineering and business stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of organizational failure analysis expertise.
• Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve investigation efficiency, knowledge sharing, and decision-making.

Skills

Semiconductor device physics

Physical Failure Analysis

Defect detection / fault isolation

Education

Master's degree in Physics/EE

PhD in related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: The Role Intel Foundry is seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Failure Analysis Engineer to lead complex failure investigations that drive product quality, manufacturing excellence, and technology development across advanced semiconductor technologies. In this role, you will leverage deep expertise in semiconductor devices, electrical characterization, physical failure analysis, and root cause investigation to identify and solve challenging product and process issues. You will partner across engineering, manufacturing, yield, process integration, quality, reliability, and design teams to develop corrective actions that improve technology robustness and accelerate product success. This position offers the opportunity to influence the development of future technologies while advancing Intel Foundry's commitment to delivering world-class semiconductor solutions.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Lead complex failure analysis investigations involving semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, packages, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and execute comprehensive failure analysis strategies using electrical, physical, material, and structural characterization techniques.
• Perform root cause analysis of yield, reliability, performance, and customer-return failures.
• Utilize fault isolation and failure localization methodologies to identify defect mechanisms and process interactions.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions through collaboration with manufacturing, process engineering, design, product engineering, quality, and reliability organizations.
• Define and implement advanced methodologies, tools, and workflows that improve failure analysis effectiveness and throughput.
• Provide technical leadership during technology transfers, manufacturing ramps, process qualifications, and new product introductions.
• Analyze large datasets and laboratory findings to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Document findings and present technical recommendations to senior engineering and business stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of organizational failure analysis expertise.
• Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve investigation efficiency, knowledge sharing, and decision-making.

Behavioral Traits that we are looking for

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for understanding complex failure mechanisms.
• Technical leadership and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ownership mindset with accountability for delivering results.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Collaboration and partnership across global, cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, highly technical environments.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to embrace emerging technologies and methodologies.
• Attention to detail while maintaining focus on broader business objectives.
• Customer-focused approach to quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

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. Note: For information on Intel’s immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see Intel U.S. Immigration Sponsorship Information Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD in the same filed with 1+ years of experience.
• Semiconductor device physics.
• Physical Failure Analysis hands on experience.
• Defect detection or fault isolation methodologies in manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Digital or analog circuit design and validation. Embrace and encourage usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to drive efficiency projects and increase Failure Analysis output to support Intel foundry high volume manufacturing (HVM) output goals. Previous related work experience in a semiconductor foundry preferred.

Why Join Intel Foundry

Intel Foundry is building the future of semiconductor manufacturing by delivering process technology, advanced packaging, and manufacturing solutions for customers around the world. As a Senior Product Failure Analysis Engineer, you will work at the forefront of technology, solving some of the industry's most complex technical challenges while collaborating with world-class engineers and researchers. Your contributions will directly influence product quality, manufacturing performance, and technology innovation across next-generation semiconductor platforms.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

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.
• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $140,830.00-198,820.00 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. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.