Sort/Test Quality & Reliability Engineer (QRE)

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Hillsboro, Oregon seeks a Sort/Test Quality & Reliability Engineer to lead quality readiness for tester hardware, test modules and processes, and to drive risk prevention across development and high-volume manufacturing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, define qualification strategies, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliant quality systems throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports a hybrid work model in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or Master’s/PhD in an engineering field.
• Experience in test process development, DFX, and qualification activities.
• Familiarity with HVM manufacturing and semiconductor test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead test process definition, qualification, certification, and ramp across products and architectures.
• Define requirements, readiness criteria, acceptance plans, and mitigation for tester platforms.
• Own Installation Qualification, Module Operational Qualification, and measurement analysis.
• Ensure test processes meet quality, yield, and reliability objectives before transfer.
• Support technology transfer to factories and provide cross-functional support.
• Own Test Process Certification methods, specs, and release criteria.
• Establish and maintain FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and data integrity.
• Lead investigations using 8D, 5 Why, DOE; verify effectiveness of corrective actions.

Skills

Test process development

HVM factory operations

Reliability engineering

Statistical analysis

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 4+ years experience

Tools

JMP/JSL

SQL

Statistical modeling

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: Embark with us on a journey of growth and transformation as we create exceptionally engineered technology and bring AI everywhere. As a valued team member, your adaptability and attention to detail will contribute to our drive for results and relentless pursuit of quality, ensuring we meet our customers' needs with precision. Join us and build on our legacy of innovation and collaboration as we deliver world‑changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet.

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As a Sort/Test Quality & Reliability Engineer, you will lead quality and reliability readiness for tester hardware, test modules, test processes, manufacturing systems, and supplier-developed solutions used in semiconductor development and high-volume manufacturing. Drive shift-left risk prevention, qualification rigor, test process certification, and disciplined HVM transfer through cross-functional execution with Test Development, Product Engineering, Manufacturing QnR, ATM, factories, suppliers, and ODM partners.

Your responsibilities

• Test Process Definition and Certification: Lead pathfinding, test process development, qualification, certification, and HVM ramp across products, architectures, Sort, and back-end test.
• QnR Requirements and Risk Prevention: Define requirements, readiness criteria, acceptance plans, FMEA, and mitigation closure for tester platforms, modules, interface hardware, burn-in, wafer/die sort, metrology, and supplier hardware.
• Qualification Strategy: Lead Installation Qualification, Module Operational Qualification, Measurement System Analysis, HVM and Transfer Qualification, Reliability Validation, Change Qualification, and production release reviews.
• Module Manufacturing Qualification: Ensure test processes achieve quality, yield, miscorrelation, gain, capability, stability, cost, and customer-risk objectives before transfer and during ramp.
• Technology Transfer and Factory Support: Enable successful and timely transfer to ATM factories; provide effective IPG QRE support for engineering, qualification, pilot, and revenue production.
• Methodology Ownership: Own, define, and update Test Process Certification methods, specifications, critical success indicators, qualification templates, and release criteria.
• QMS Deployment: Establish and maintain FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, OCAP, calibration, traceability, data integrity, change control, work instructions, and audit-ready evidence.
• Excursion and Corrective Action Leadership: Lead MQE, excursion, yield, hardware, and reliability investigations using 8D, 5 Why, fault isolation, DOE, and model-based problem solving; verify corrective action effectiveness and recurrence prevention.
• Analytics and Continuous Improvement: Use statistical analysis and manufacturing data to monitor process health, predict emerging risk, reduce escapes, improve qualification efficiency, and strengthen certification decisions.

Qualifications

Candidates 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. The experience listed below may be obtained through schoolwork, research, classes and project work, internships, military training, and/or work experience.

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Reliability Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in one or more of the following: test process development, product development, HVM factory operations, semiconductor manufacturing, product test methodology and standards, die preparation, SORT/SDx, hardware development, reliability engineering, failure analysis, or process certification.

Demonstrated ability to lead risk assessments, qualification plans, corrective actions, readiness reviews, technical decisions, and cross-functional execution.

Strong statistical, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical risk into clear actions and decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor Test and Flow Wafer sort, die sort, final test, burn-in, SLT, HDMT/AHMT, V93K/Advantest Die prep, probing, package assembly, back-end test, and end-to-end material flow from silicon fab to customer Test Process Definition, Test Process Certification, ATTD development, HVM transfer, and ATM excursion management Identify electrical, thermal, mechanical, contamination, ESD, and test-induced product risks. Define mitigation plans and closure criteria. Ensure risks are tracked through development, qualification, and production ramp. Quality, Reliability and Analytics: FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, OCAP, 8D, DOE, reliability validation, and change control Electrical, thermal, mechanical, contamination, ESD, and test-induced product risk assessment JMP/JSL, SQL, statistical modeling, process capability, correlation, and predictive monitoring Advanced packaging, foundry manufacturing, supplier quality, and ODM manufacturing systems

Take advantage of this opportunity to join Intel and shape the future of engineering.

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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.

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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: $120,860.00-231,670.00 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 your hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

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