The Role and Impact
As a Manufacturing Quality and Reliability Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring high-volume manufacturing ramps meet Intel's rigorous quality and reliability standards. On a day-to-day basis, you will evaluate materials, processes, and techniques used in production, conduct quality audits, and develop systems for early detection and containment of potential issues. Your work will directly enhance Intel's ability to deliver high-performing products while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Business Group
You will be joining Intel Foundry, a world-class manufacturing organization dedicated to driving innovation and excellence across Intel's operations. This team focuses on ensuring quality and reliability in product engineering, manufacturing, and supplier collaborations, contributing to Intel's broader mission of delivering cutting-edge technology solutions. By leveraging data-driven insights and advanced methodologies, the group plays a critical role in supporting Intel's leadership in semiconductor technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive manufacturing ramp qualifications to ensure processes and products meet quality and reliability standards.
- Specify inspection and testing mechanisms to monitor product and production equipment compliance.
- Conduct in-depth quality assessments and audits to identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead initiatives to optimize cost, ramp, and production volume efforts while maintaining quality.
- Collaborate with product engineering forums to recommend design or process improvements for enhanced reliability.
- Develop proactive systems and capabilities for early detection and containment of discrepancies.
- Manage material dispositions and oversee risk assessments for discrepant products or processes.
- Analyze reliability monitor data, leveraging statistical and machine learning techniques to identify insights that improve product quality.
- Respond to customer concerns related to manufacturing and provide engineering solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for driven leaders who are excited to make a meaningful impact on Intel's success while advancing their careers in a dynamic and innovative environment.
You should demonstrate the following professional traits to be successful:
- Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with teams within a fast-paced, inclusive environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills with a proven track record of driving results in cross-functional setups
- Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute long-term strategies effectively
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Engineering, other engineering, Physics or STEM related fields with 3+ years of experience; Or Masters with 1+ years of experience in same fields; Or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Engineering, other engineering, Physics or STEM related fields with related academic or work experience.
At least 3 skills of the skills below:
• Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS), device physics, and semiconductor processing principles is critical.
• Device/semiconductor physics and electrical characterization techniques
• Data extraction and analysis skills
• Design of Experiments (DOE) principles and structured problem solving
Preferred Qualifications
• Skilled in engineering analysis tools and data-driven decision-making for quality improvements.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, particularly with advanced silicon technologies.
• Knowledge of industry standards related to manufacturing reliability and quality assurance.
• Microprocessor architecture.
• Data extraction and analysis skills (JMP, Crystal Ball, ILM, REL PCS, SQL, JSL Scripting).
• Hands-on IC fabrication
Your expertise will drive meaningful improvements to manufacturing quality, ensuring Intel's continued leadership in silicon technology. Join us to shape the future of semiconductor innovation and make a lasting impact.
Job Type:College GradShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Arizona, PhoenixAdditional Locations: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 TrustN/ABenefits
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: $120,860.00-170,630.00 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 require an on-site presence. * 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, another engineering discipline, Physics, or a STEM-related field plus 3 or more years of experience
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, another engineering discipline, Physics, or a STEM-related field plus 1 or more years of experience
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, another engineering discipline, Physics, or a STEM-related field with related academic or work experience
- At least three of the following: CMOS and semiconductor processing principles; semiconductor physics and electrical characterization; data extraction and analysis; Design of Experiments and structured problem solving
- Experience with engineering analysis tools and data-driven decision-making for quality improvements
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing, particularly advanced silicon technologies
- Knowledge of manufacturing reliability and quality assurance industry standards
- Knowledge of microprocessor architecture
- Experience with JMP, Crystal Ball, ILM, REL PCS, SQL, or JSL Scripting
- Hands-on IC fabrication experience
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Sabbaticals and paid time off are highlighted as signature elements, with an established program offering four weeks after four years or eight weeks after seven years. This distinctive time off is positioned as a meaningful part of the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave of 12 weeks and a New Parent Reintegration program, plus fertility benefits around $40,000 and up to $15,000 adoption reimbursement with no lifetime cap, are clearly stated. These programs are presented as standout components alongside broader family support resources.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with 2026 updates, a shift to Spring Health for EAP, and in‑network virtual medical visits covered at 100% beginning in 2026 indicate a comprehensive offering. These features signal an emphasis on robust medical access and mental health support.
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