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Senior Yield Development Engineer - Intel Foundry

Intel
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Apr 2026
💰 $255,200/yr($133,800/yr$255,200/yr)

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Job Details:

Job Description: 

Shape the Future of Technology at Intel and Transform Tomorrow's Technology Today

Join Intel as a Yield Development Engineer and play a pivotal role in advancing semiconductor process technology. In this position, you'll drive yield improvements across next-generation technology nodes, directly contributing to Intel's market leadership in high-performance, reliable semiconductor products. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll tackle complex engineering challenges and develop breakthrough methodologies that define the future of semiconductor manufacturing.

Core Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Problem Solving

  • Identify and resolve yield-limiting factors throughout technology node lifecycles
  • Develop innovative solutions for complex yield challenges
  • Design measurement protocols for rapid, accurate product integrity assessment

Data Analysis & Strategic Planning

  • Conduct advanced statistical analysis and create data visualizations
  • Build comprehensive process development roadmaps aligned with yield milestones
  • Transform manufacturing and experimental data into actionable yield improvement strategies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with design, test, and process development teams to debug yield issues
  • Lead new product introductions and design-technology co-optimization initiatives
  • Participate in factory task forces and design of experiments programs

Technology Development

  • Develop and optimize equipment and methodologies for advanced logic nodes
  • Ensure manufacturability through comprehensive process analysis
  • Support manufacturing ramp readiness through proactive yield issue resolution

Core Competencies

  • Collaborative Leadership: Proven success working across diverse, interdisciplinary teams
  • Technical Communication: Ability to translate complex concepts for varied technical and business audiences
  • Project Management: Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while meeting critical deadlines
  • Innovation Focus: Passion for creative problem-solving in dynamic, fast-paced environments
  • Adaptability: Thrives in ambiguous situations and evolving technical landscapes

Qualifications:

The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.  Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, or in a STEM related field
  • 3+ years of experience in yield development or process technology
  • Experience with yield projection using EOL signals and in-line parameters
  • Experience with advanced semiconductor devices and process flows

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, or in a STEM related field
  • Experience with data analysis systems and advanced semiconductor equipment
  • Experience with semiconductor process development and defect density analysis
  • Experience with data analytics methodologies and process innovation
  • Project/program management background with self-direction capabilities
  • Experience driving strategic objectives across matrix organizations
  • Experience managing competing priorities and continuous improvement initiatives

This role offers exceptional growth opportunities within Intel's cutting-edge semiconductor development environment, where your contributions will directly impact the next generation of technology products.

Apply now and help us transform the world, one chip at a time.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

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 c

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