TD Memory Quality and Reliability Engineer

Intel Corporation; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation's Technology Development (TD) Quality and Reliability group seeks a Memory Quality and Reliability Engineer to drive post-silicon memory certification and technology readiness for SRAM, RF, and fuse arrays.

You will analyze large silicon characterization data, develop predictive Vccmin/Vmax models, and drive silicon-to-simulation correlations, collaborating with Design, Device Engineering, PDE, Yield, and overall certification teams to inform PDK releases and product

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in EE/CE/Physics or related with 2+ years semiconductor experience, or MS with 6+ years.
• 2+ years memory testing experience.
• 2+ years of quantitative analysis using DOE, SPC, regression, hypothesis testing or multivariate analysis.
• 2+ years using JMP and Python for data analysis, modeling, automation, or visualization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute memory technology certification across SRAM/RF/fuse.
• Define methodologies, test strategies, and readiness criteria for memory array.
• Drive memory characterization across operating conditions to evaluate Vmin, Vmax, aging behavior, variability, and design margins.
• Analyze silicon data to identify performance gaps, failure signatures, systematic trends, and technology risks.
• Develop, validate, and maintain silicon-based Vccmin and Vmax predictive models used for certification, PDK releases, and product guidance.
• Perform silicon-to-simulation (Sil2Sim) correlation assessments and drive understanding of discrepancies between measured silicon behavior and design predictions.
• Collaborate with Yield, Design, Device Engineering, PDE, Defect Rel and FIFA teams to define root-cause hypotheses, resolution paths, and technology improvement recommendations.
• Generate certification reports, readiness assessments, and risk projections that support technology deployment decisions.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership, program teams, and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement of memory certification methodologies, modeling approaches, characterization flows, and data analytics infrastructure.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership within a highly collaborative cross-functional environment.

Skills

Memory testing

Data analysis

Python

JMP

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related

M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related

Tools

JMP

Python

SQL

JSL

Job description

Job Details: Job Description:

About Us The Technology Development (TD) Quality and Reliability organization enables successful deployment of Intel's leading-edge process technologies through silicon-based quality, reliability, and technology readiness assessments. The Memory Quality and Reliability team partners with Design, Device Engineering, Product Development Engineering, and Yield organizations to develop, characterize and certify SRAM, Register File (RF), and Fuse array for advanced technology nodes. The team supports technology certification and PDK release milestones by establishing certification strategies, developing certification methodologies, performing silicon characterization, generating predictive Vccmin models, and assessing product risk for internal and external customers.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Memory Quality and Reliability Engineer to drive post-silicon memory characterization, certification, and technology readiness activities for advanced SRAM, Register File (RF) and/or fuse array. In this role, you will help improving certification methodologies, analyzing large-scale silicon characterization data, developing Vccmin/Vmax predictive models, assessing silicon-to-simulation correlation (Sil2Sim), and providing risk assessments that guide technology development, product deployment, and PDK release decisions. You will work with design, device, process, test, and yield organizations to transform silicon learning into certification decisions and actionable technology improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute SRAM, RF, and/or Fuse technology certification supporting technology development and certification milestones.
• Define and maintain certification methodologies and criteria, test strategies, and readiness requirements for memory array.
• Drive memory array characterization across multiple operating conditions to evaluate Vmin, Vmax, aging behavior, variability, and design margins.
• Analyze silicon characterization data to identify performance gaps, failure signatures, systematic trends, and technology risks.
• Develop, validate, and maintain silicon-based Vccmin and Vmax predictive models used for technology certification, PDK releases, and product guidance.
• Perform silicon-to-simulation (Sil2Sim) correlation assessments and drive understanding of discrepancies between measured silicon behavior and design predictions.
• Collaborate with Yield, Design, Device Engineering, PDE, Defect Rel and FIFA teams to define root-cause hypotheses, resolution paths, and technology improvement recommendations on meeting technology commit for memory offers.
• Generate certification reports, readiness assessments, and risk projections that support technology deployment decisions.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership, program teams, and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement of memory certification methodologies, modeling approaches, characterization flows, and data analytics infrastructure.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership within a highly collaborative cross-functional environment.

Behavioral Traits

• Demonstrated ability to influence across organizational boundaries and drive resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven decision-making approach.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced technology development environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of complex technical topics to diverse stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and capable of independently driving technical programs from problem definition through closure.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline with 2+ years of semiconductor industry experience OR M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related discipline with 6+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with memory testing.
• 2+ years of experience performing quantitative analysis of large-scale memory or semiconductor datasets using statistical methods such as DOE, SPC, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, or multivariate analysis.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience using JMP and Python for data analysis, statistical modeling, process optimization, automation, or data visualization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in memory design, characterization, validation, modeling, product development, quality, reliability, or technology development.
• Strong understanding of SRAM and/or Register File design fundamentals, silicon characterization techniques, and variability analysis.
• Experience developing silicon-based predictive models, statistical distributions, guardbands, and product risk projections.
• Knowledge of Vmin/Vmax characterization methodologies, memory margin assessment, array screening techniques, or design technology co-optimization.
• Experience with silicon-to-simulation correlation (Sil2Sim), SPICE modeling, or design validation.
• Familiarity with technology certification, PDK development, or product deployment processes.
• Programming experience in Python, JSL, SQL, or data analytics frameworks.

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.

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: $155,520.00-219,550.00 USD

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.