Technology Development Foundry Engineering – Staff Engineer

Intel; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive medical coverage

wellness programs

recreational activities

paid time off

employee discounts

Job summary

Intel Corporation is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the foundry transformation within the LTD group. You will guide customers through the full product development lifecycle, from pre-silicon evaluation to production ramp, applying broad technical leadership to deliver high-impact semiconductor solutions in the AI era.

The role emphasizes multi-disciplinary expertise in product/process integration, device engineering, and yield engineering, with a hybrid work model across multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (with 3+ years of relevant industry experience) or PhD (with 1+ years of relevant industry experience).
• 1+ years of experience in at least one of the following areas: Product/Process Integration engineering, Device engineering, Yield engineering.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end MPW and NPI execution across the full manufacturing flow, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing interface for silicon execution including wafer status and technical issues.
• Own identification and resolution of customer-specific integration challenges.
• Drive enablement of customer-specific requirements through cross-functional coordination.
• Track device performance targets and process control capability while assessing alignment between silicon results and PDK expectations.
• Lead yield-related investigations and root-cause analyses to improve product readiness.
• Establish correlations between inline process metrics and end-of-line yield performance.

Skills

Product/Process Integration

Device engineering

Yield engineering

Education

Master's degree (with 3+ years of relevant industry experience) or PhD (with 1+ years of relevant industry experience)

Job description

Job Details

Job Description: 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.

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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

• comprehensive medical coverage
• wellness programs
• recreational activities
• paid time off
• employee discounts
• 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

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.

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.

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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

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. * 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.