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Foundry Customer Yield Engineer

Intel
Hillsboro, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Job Details

Job Description:

Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor company and a technology leader driving innovation that extends the reach and promise of computing. As we transform from an Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) to a leading foundry provider, we're creating unprecedented opportunities for engineers to shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing while serving customers across automotive, mobile, and data center markets.

Join our Customer Engineering team in Ocotillo, Arizona or Hillsboro, Oregon, and play a pivotal role in Intel's foundry transformation. As a Customer Yield Engineering Specialist, you'll work at the intersection of advanced analytics and customer success, driving yield optimization initiatives that directly impact our foundry customers' manufacturing goals. This role offers the unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer collaboration in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive baseline data analysis across multiple test sockets to identify and prioritize yield improvement opportunities for Intel and foundry products
  • Develop sophisticated yield modeling and predictive analytics to support customer manufacturing objectives and technology roadmaps
  • Lead yield optimization projects, excursion investigations, and containment activities in close collaboration with both internal teams and external customers
  • Define clear problem statements through advanced data mining techniques and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders across Intel and customer organizations
  • Collaborate directly with foundry customers throughout the yield optimization process, ensuring seamless technology integration and manufacturing success
  • Engage cross-functional teams of experts to systematically resolve complex yield challenges while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction

As a Successful Candidate, You Must Possess

  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities with strong self-initiative and autonomous work capabilities
  • Outstanding analytical mindset with proven ability to identify patterns in complex datasets
  • Superior communication skills and experience working effectively with multi-functional, multi-cultural teams
  • High tolerance for ambiguity and skills to transform unclear requirements into actionable project components
  • Strong organizational skills with demonstrated skills to drive projects from conception to completion
  • Collaborative leadership style with experience managing stakeholder relationships across different organizations

Ready to Shape the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing? If you're passionate about yield optimization, customer success, and being part of Intel's historic transformation, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our world-class Customer Engineering team in Ocotillo or Hillsboro and help drive the next generation of foundry excellence.

Qualifications

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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master's degree in STEM major
  • 4 years of experience in the semiconductor industry with experience in the following:
    • Data analysis, statistical concepts, and data visualization techniques.
    • Use appropriate data analysis techniques and build physical models based on Yield/Fab data.
    • Semiconductor manufacturing environment with understanding of yield analysis methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. Degree with 1 years of relevant experience in:
    • 300mm startup and ramp of advanced logic process technologies; experience in an entire foundry technology cycle
    • Yield Analysis (LYA), Device Engineering, or Integration with demonstrated expertise in yield improvement initiatives.
    • Understanding of Intel Test Programs and basic knowledge of Intel products and process flow.
    • Analysis tools including JMP, JVS, Genome, TRACE, AQUA, CB, and WIJT.
    • Leading Task Forces and cross-functional yield improvement projects.
Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Business Group

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

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: $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.

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.

Salary : $122,440 - $232,190

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