Install Qualification Operations Specialist

Install Qualification Operation Specialist

Join Intel Foundry Construction and Sourcing (FCS) in building the world's largest semiconductor manufacturing factories across the globe. The future is what we build.

Our scope includes, but is not limited to, Advanced Packaging facilities, new Wafer Fabrication factories (Fabs), Fab conversions, Process Tool Installations, Infrastructure projects, and Progressive Build initiatives. We are seeking world-class technical talent to help deliver these critical programs.

If you enjoy working with leading-edge technology in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment, this is the place for you. Every day presents an opportunity to innovate, solve complex challenges, and make a meaningful impact on Intel's business and manufacturing future.

The Install Qualification Operation Specialist is responsible for driving key milestones that enable equipment installation, readiness, and qualification within Intel Foundry Construction and Sourcing (FCS). This role leads equipment installation execution from pre-design through design completion and readiness for SL2 signoff, ensuring safe delivery, accurate scope definition, efficient construction execution, and timely vendor qualification.

This position requires onsite presence five days per week and close coordination with manufacturing, design, construction, OEMs, trade contractors, suppliers, and business partners.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Safety and Compliance
• Installation and Qualification Execution
• Design and Scope Alignment
• Execution Planning and Stakeholder Coordination
• Supplier and Vendor Management
• Operations and Continuous Improvement

A Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, coordination, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Behavioral Traits

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong ownership and accountability with a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical organizations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Adaptability and resilience when managing changing business needs, schedules, and project requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence, innovation, and learning.

Qualifications

You must possess the minimum qualifications below to be initially considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must possess one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or a related field and 1+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, facilities construction, equipment installation, project management, equipment engineering, tool ownership, qualification, maintenance, or related technical operations experience.
• OR
• Associate's degree in a technical field related to semiconductor manufacturing and 3+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, facilities construction, equipment installation, project management, equipment engineering, tool ownership, qualification, maintenance, or related technical operations experience.
• OR
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, facilities construction, equipment installation, project management, equipment engineering, tool ownership, qualification, maintenance, or related technical operations experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to work onsite in a semiconductor manufacturing, cleanroom, and construction environment.

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training.
• Experience supporting medium- to large-scale semiconductor construction, factory startup, equipment installation, or capacity expansion programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, and OEM partners to achieve project milestones.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment installation, qualification, maintenance, and operational readiness processes.
• Experience with facility readiness activities including utility startup, equipment hook-up, system turnover, and commissioning processes.
• Experience supporting equipment decommissioning, demolition, relocation, or factory conversion activities.
• Familiarity with automation systems, station controller configuration, or manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience managing contractor and third-party supplier…