Technology Development Foundry Engineering – Staff Yield Engineer

Intel Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in the United States is seeking a Staff Yield Engineer to drive yield analysis across the full supply chain, from design through High Volume Manufacturing. You will define yield goals, build predictive models, and work with foundry partners to optimize silicon performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with TD, IFS, and Product Integration, with a focus on inline metrics, defect density, and DOE-driven improvements in foundry customer silicon.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in engineering/physical science with related experience.
• Experience analyzing yield signals and root-causing improvements.
• Experience with inline metrics, e-test data, and SORT data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the yield point of contact through design to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).
• Define yield goals and roadmaps with IFS, TD, and Product Integration.
• Collaborate with TD Process Integration, Device, and Lab to identify yield detractors.
• Provide yield/defect density projections for customer silicon, test chips, and shuttles.
• Track inline/process changes and update yield prediction models.

Skills

Yield analysis

DOE

Data analysis

Customer collaboration

Foundry experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SORT programs

Inline inspection

Job description

Technology Development Foundry Engineering – Staff Yield Engineer

Jul 28, 2026

$155,520 - $255,200/year

Job Description:

At the heart of Intel's groundbreaking product advancements, the Logic Technology Development (LTD) organization is a powerhouse of process technology innovation. Our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation propels Intel's Foundry strategy, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the aspirations of our global customers. As we continue to lead the semiconductor industry, we are enhancing our technological capabilities to guarantee the triumph of our customers' diverse and ambitious projects.

Your Role in Intel's Foundry Revolution: As a Foundry Technology Development - Staff Yield Engineer, you will be at the forefront of Intel's collaborative journey with our foundry partners. Your expertise will be pivotal in guiding our customers through the intricate journey of product development, starting from testing and validation to New Product Introduction (NPI) phase to the High Volume Manufacturing (HVM). You will play a vital role in overseeing the wafer manufacturing process and ensuring a seamless transition into volume production. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is not just participating in the industry but actively shaping its future.

We are seeking a broad range of semiconductor expertise across the range of foundry technology development.

Based on experience, potential areas may include:

• Serve as the yield point of contact through the cycle of foundry product development, from design to initial High Volume Manufacturing (HVM)
• Define yield goal and roadmap for foundry customer silicon by collaborating with Intel Foundry Services (IFS), Technology Development (TD), and Product Integration
• Collaborate with TD Process Integration, Device, Defect Metro, and Lab to identify yield detractors and yield enhancement opportunities, specifically for foundry customer silicon
• Provide yield / defect density projection for different types of customer silicon, including test chips, shuttles, and products
• Track inline process and non-process changes to incorporate the changepoints into yield prediction model
• Develop yield models to identify potential parametric and defective loss components and support Process Integration, Device and Module teams to develop projects to eliminate systematic yield losses
• Support yield analysis of logic, SRAM, and other types of devices on foundry customer silicon
• Establish correlations between critical inline metrics and yield for better inline control and end of line projection
• Engage side-by-side with Product Integration and Device teams in customer silicon execution, such as skew split planning and DOE
• Lead investigations and root-causing on yield signals for foundry customer silicon
• Identify opportunities to optimize foundry product development operational systems and methodologies to improve efficiency and standardization
• Work as the technical interface between foundry and both internal stakeholders and external customers

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required 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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline with 6+ years of relevant work experience

OR

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering or physical science with 4+ years of relevant work experience

OR

• PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline with 2+ years of industry experience
  

The years of relevant work experience listed above must be in the field in at least one of the following areas:

• Analysis of yield post silicon yield signal and root-causing

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of semiconductor direct yield analysis and engineering experience

3+ direct experience in yield pareto, projection and yield roadmap construction

3+ years of experience within a foundry team, or foundry customer yield collaboration

3+ years of experience interpreting product data including inline, e-test and SORT data, finding failure root cause and inline indicator and driving for solutions

Knowledge on inline inspection method, electrical test structures and SORT programs

Exposure to fabless design house product development

Foundry customer service experience and evidence of strong customer orientation.

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Texas, Austin

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

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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: $155,520.00-255,200.00 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.

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