Technology Development Foundry Engineering – Staff Engineer

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Job summary

Intel Corporation seeks a versatile Staff Engineer to lead the foundry transformation and guide customers through the full product development lifecycle. You will apply multidisciplinary expertise in product/process integration, device engineering, and yield engineering to support pre-silicon evaluation, tape-out, testing, qualification, and ramp.

The role emphasizes leadership, broad semiconductor knowledge, and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience or a PhD with 1+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: Product/Process Integration engineering, Device engineering, Yield engineering.
• Preferred qualifications include direct experience with Gate-All-Around (GAA) technology nodes; foundry customer engagement; collaboration with fabless semiconductor companies; strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end MPW and NPI execution across the full manufacturing flow, from front-end processing through far backend operations, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing interface for silicon execution, including wafer status, silicon health, and technical issues.
• Own identification and resolution of customer-specific integration challenges; enable customer-specific requirements through cross-functional coordination.
• Drive device performance optimization through silicon learning and root-cause analysis; improve product readiness and close performance gaps.
• Lead deep-dive yield investigations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce defects and improve process control.

Education

Master's degree with 3+ years relevant industry experience

PhD with 1+ years relevant industry experience

Job description

Job Details

As the world's largest chip manufacturer and a global leader in innovation and advanced technology, Intel strives to make every aspect of semiconductor manufacturing state of the art, from process development and manufacturing to yield improvement, packaging, final test, optimization, and world-class supply chain and facilities support.

Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth. We are constantly working to create a more connected and intelligent future, and we need your help. Change tomorrow. Start today.

What We Offer

We foster a collaborative, supportive, and exciting environment where some of the brightest minds in the world come together to achieve exceptional results. We provide opportunities to transform technology and create a better future by delivering products that impact the lives of people around the globe.

Life at Intel

https://jobs.intel.com/en/life-at-intel

What We Do

Join the Logic Technology Development (LTD) organization, a powerhouse of process technology innovation driving Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy and enabling the success of our global foundry customers. We are seeking a versatile Staff Engineer to be at the forefront of Intel's foundry transformation, serving as a pivotal technical partner who guides customers through the entire product development lifecycle. In this role, you will leverage multidisciplinary expertise spanning product/process integration, device engineering, and yield engineering to lead customers from pre-silicon evaluation and design tape-out through testing, validation, silicon qualification, and production ramp. This is a unique opportunity to apply broad technical leadership, solve complex challenges, face customers, and actively shape the future of the semiconductor industry in the AI era.

What You Will Do

We are seeking candidates with broad semiconductor expertise across foundry technology development. Depending on experience and business needs, responsibilities may include the following areas:

Product/Process Integration

Drive end-to-end Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) and New Product Introduction (NPI) execution across the full manufacturing flow, from front-end processing through far backend operations, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. Serve as the primary customer-facing interface for silicon execution including wafer status, silicon health, technical issues, process changes, and execution alignment. Own identification and resolution of customer-specific integration challenges. Drive enablement of customer-specific requirements through effective cross-functional coordination.

Device Engineering

Serve as the primary customer interface for device performance, including manufacturing readiness reviews, performance roadmaps and projections, post-silicon characterization, model to hardware correlation, and resolution of customer-specific device issues. Track device performance targets and process control capability while assessing alignment between silicon results and PDK expectations. Drive device performance optimization through silicon learning, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional corrective actions to improve product readiness and close performance gaps.

Yield Engineering

Serve as the primary yield point of contact throughout the product lifecycle, from design tape-out through High Volume Manufacturing (HVM). Develop predictive yield models to identify parametric and defect-related loss mechanisms and provide yield projections for test chips, shuttle vehicles, and production products. Lead deep-dive investigations into yield signals and nonconformances, partnering with Process Integration, Device Engineering, and Defect Metrology teams to eliminate systematic yield losses. Perform root-cause analysis leveraging on state-of-the-art FI/FA. Establish strong correlations between inline process metrics and end-of-line yield performance to improve process control and production predictability.

Benefits

Intel provides benefits that promote a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle, including comprehensive medical coverage, wellness programs, recreational activities, paid time off, employee discounts, and many additional benefits that help make Intel a Great Place to Work. Intel's future-of-work strategy is grounded in the belief that people are our most important asset. We are committed to a hybrid-first approach that provides flexibility while enabling strong collaboration and business success. This position is not eligible for Intel Immigration Sponsorship.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (with 3+ years of relevant industry experience) or PhD (with 1+ years of relevant industry experience) in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering or physical science discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in at least one of the following areas: Product/Process Integration engineering, Device engineering, Yield engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with Gate-All-Around (GAA) technology nodes.
• Foundry customer engagement experience with a demonstrated customer-focused mindset.
• Experience supporting or collaborating with fabless semiconductor companies during product development.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations

US, Arizona, Phoenix; US, California, Folsom; US, California, Santa Clara; US, New Mexico, Albuquerque

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 (Compensation)

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

$133,800.00-255,200.00 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.

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.