At Intel Foundry, you will help develop and enable next-generation silicon photonics technologies that power AI, cloud computing, networking, and high-speed communications. As part of a world-class engineering organization, you will work alongside leading scientists and engineers to solve complex reliability challenges, influence technology decisions, and bring innovative photonic technologies from research and development into high-volume manufacturing.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the industry's most advanced Silicon Photonics programs and help deliver reliable, cutting-edge solutions to Intel Foundry customers worldwide.
About the RoleIntel's Silicon Photonics Quality & Reliability team is seeking a Senior Silicon Photonics Reliability Engineer to drive reliability strategy, qualification, and technology development for advanced photonic devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
In this role, you will partner closely with technology development, process integration, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to assess, improve, and certify the reliability of silicon photonics technologies and products. You will play a key role in identifying reliability risks, developing qualification methodologies, resolving complex technical challenges, and ensuring successful transitions from technology development to high-volume manufacturing.
What You’ll DoKey responsibilities will include but not limited to:- Assess and characterize the intrinsic and extrinsic reliability of photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), lasers, and integrated optical products.
- Develop reliability models and acceleration methodologies through Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and reliability testing.
- Drive reliability improvements through process, design, and material optimization efforts.
- Develop and implement new reliability characterization techniques, screening methodologies, and quality controls.
- Define reliability, qualification, and certification requirements for new silicon photonics technologies and products.
- Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations using data-driven and model-based problem-solving techniques.
- Evaluate reliability risks and provide recommendations to engineering and business stakeholders.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability requirements are integrated throughout the technology development lifecycle.
- Support new technology introduction and successful transfer into high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Analyze large data sets to identify trends, opportunities, and reliability risks using advanced statistical methods.
- Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and executive management.
- Contribute to reliability strategy, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across Intel Foundry's Silicon Photonics organization.
- Strong technical judgment and the ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information while appropriately balancing risk and business impact.
- Ownership and accountability for driving complex technical initiatives from concept through implementation.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven approach.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and business organizations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
- Capability to manage multiple priorities and execute effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Intellectual curiosity and a passion for developing innovative technologies.
- Adaptability and resilience when navigating ambiguity and evolving business priorities.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to fostering an inclusive team environment.
- Passion for quality, reliability, operational excellence, and customer success.
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You 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.
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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:- Master's degree in Photonics/Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related Stem degree with 4+ years of relevant experience. Or a PhD in in the same filed with 2+ years of relevant industry.
- In addition, candidates should possess experience in one or more of the following areas:
- 2+ years of silicon photonics, photonic devices, optical devices, or integrated photonics technology development.
- 4+ years of semiconductor device characterization, validation, yield, reliability, or test engineering.
- 4+ years with compound semiconductor processing and photonic device physics.
- 4+ years of reliability engineering, qualification engineering, failure analysis, or technology development within semiconductor or photonics environments.
- PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering fields with 2+ years of experience in photonic devices.
- Previous related work experience in a semiconductor foundry preferred.
- Process certification/product qualification and reliability risk assessment, quality systems, and quality culture knowledge.
- Semiconductor device physics and defect mechanism knowledge.
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, manufacturing process development, material characterization and development, and design validation.
- Hands-on semiconductor wafer fabrication process and process integration challenges.
- Reliability failure statistics, physics, failure mechanisms, and failure analysis methodologies.
- Experience in of SPC/DOE principles, DOEs execution, and statistical analysis.
- Data extraction and analysis skills (JMP/Crystal Ball/ILM/REL/PCS/SQL Scripting).
- Knowledge of photonic datacom and telecom reliability qualification standards such as Telcordia GR-468, AEC-Q102.
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, New Mexico, AlbuquerqueAdditional Locations:US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, HillsboroPosting 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
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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-232,190.00 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.
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- Master's degree in Photonics/Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related STEM field, plus 4+ years of relevant experience
- Alternatively, a PhD in a related field plus 2+ years of relevant industry experience
- 2+ years of experience in silicon photonics, photonic devices, optical devices, or integrated photonics technology development
- 4+ years of semiconductor device characterization, validation, yield, reliability, or test engineering experience
- 4+ years of experience with compound semiconductor processing and photonic device physics
- 4+ years of reliability engineering, qualification engineering, failure analysis, or technology development in semiconductor or photonics environments
- PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field with 2+ years of photonic device experience
- Experience in a semiconductor foundry
- Knowledge of process certification, product qualification, reliability risk assessment, quality systems, and quality culture
- Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and defect mechanisms
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, process development, material characterization, and design validation
- Hands-on semiconductor wafer fabrication process and process integration experience
- Knowledge of reliability failure statistics, physics, failure mechanisms, and failure analysis methodologies
- Experience with SPC, DOE execution, and statistical analysis
- Data extraction and analysis skills using JMP, Crystal Ball, ILM, REL, PCS, or SQL scripting
- Knowledge of Telcordia GR-468 and AEC-Q102 photonic reliability qualification standards
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