Silicon Packaging Design Architect

Intel Corporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 164,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation is seeking a senior Silicon Packaging Design Architect to lead end-to-end package solutions for physical, electrical, and cost requirements in the United States. You will drive design-to-production transitions and partner with cross-functional teams to push Intel's advanced packaging technologies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with silicon, hardware, and package teams, tradeoff decisions to meet standards, and ongoing process improvements to quality and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in EE or STEM-related field with relevant experience.
• Extensive background in silicon packaging, PCB design or IC digital design is required.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools and packaging processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into package architecture specifications.
• Drive tradeoff decisions to meet electrical, mechanical, thermal, and reliability standards.
• Collaborate with silicon, hardware and package teams to deliver high-quality package solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end package development and continuous quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot packaging designs and resolve material/process issues cost-effectively.
• Implement co-design strategies between silicon and board design teams.
• Collaborate with EDA partners to advance design tools and methods.

Skills

EM simulation

Cadence tools

Mentor Xpedition

PCB design

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Mentor Graphics

Sigrity

APD/SiP tools

Hyperlynx

ANSYS

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact We are seeking a Silicon Packaging Design Architect to join our team, where you will drive end-to-end package solutions for physical, electrical, and cost requirements. In this senior engineering role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, troubleshoot, and continuously improve packaging standards and processes, ensuring high-quality package output. Your contributions will directly impact the seamless transition of designs to production and enhance Intel's advanced packaging technologies.

Business Group As part of Intel Corporation's dynamic and innovative ecosystem, this role resides within the Silicon Packaging Architecture team, focused on developing advanced packaging solutions that enable Intel's cutting-edge silicon technologies. The team plays a vital role in ensuring packaging, and 3D IC designs meet technical, mechanical, and reliability standards while supporting Intel's broader mission to drive world-changing advancements in technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into detailed package architecture specifications.
• Drive technology tradeoff decisions to ensure silicon packages conform to electrical, mechanical, thermal, and reliability standards.
• Collaborate with silicon, hardware, and package teams to deliver high-quality package solutions and overcome roadblocks.
• Oversee the end-to-end package development process, including design, procedures, and continuous improvements to quality standards.
• Troubleshoot packaging designs and resolve issues related to materials and processes, providing innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Implement co-design strategies between silicon and board design teams to optimize product performance and cost.
• Collaborate with EDA partners to advance package design tools and optimize design methods.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science or in a STEM related role with 6+ years of experience.
• Option 2: Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science or in a STEM related role with 4+ years of experience.
• Option 3: Ph.D. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science or in a STEM related role with 2+ years of experience.

2+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, chip assembly, or packaging. Experience in electromagnetic simulation tools such as Mentor, Cadence tools, SPICE, Ansys tools, or similar platforms. Experience with Cadence Allegro platform tools (e.g. PCB Editor, Advanced Package Designer, APD/SiP, Concept HDL, Sigrity) and/or Mentor Xpedition platform tools (PCB Layout/XPD, Designer, Hyperlynx). In-depth knowledge of assembly processes, test methodologies, and characterization techniques.

Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of experience with profound knowledge in Package, PCB design, or IC digital design. Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing packaging designs for cost and quality. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, isolate, and resolve complex design issues. Experience in semiconductor fabrication and packaging processes. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various levels of abstraction. Familiarity with technology trade-off decisions to ensure high-quality package outputs.

We look forward to welcoming innovative thinkers who are passionate about shaping the future of technology.

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: $164,470.00-311,890.00 USD

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.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * 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. Intel’s official careers website. Find your next job and take on projects that shape tomorrow’s technology.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations

N/A

Position of Trust

N/A