TD Foundry Engineering Principle Engineer

Principal Engineer, Logic Technology Development

As the world's largest chip manufacturer, and a global leader in innovation and new technology, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art - from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.

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What we offer:

We foster a collaborative, supportive, and exciting environment where the brightest minds in the world come together to achieve exceptional results. We give you opportunities to transform technology and create a better future, by delivering products that touch the lives of every person on earth.

What we do:

Join the Logic Technology Development (LTD) organization, a powerhouse of process technology innovation driving Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy to exceed the aspirations of our global customers. We are seeking a visionary Principal Engineer to lead the charge in Intel's foundry revolution, serving as a strategic technical architect and executive partner in guiding our most critical customers through the entire product development lifecycle.

In this leadership capacity, you will orchestrate multidisciplinary strategies spanning device engineering, product integration, and yield analysis to steer customers from critical design tape-out and pre-silicon evaluation through to NPI silicon qualification. Furthermore, you will define the strategic roadmap for Far Back End (FBE) expertise in test, bump, and assembly, ensuring a seamless, scalable transition into High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) and volume ramp.

This high-impact role provides executive technical leadership, engages directly with customers, drives the success of multi-billion-dollar programs, and helps shape the future of the global semiconductor industry in the AI innovation era.

What you will do:

We are seeking an elite level of semiconductor expertise to drive the strategic direction of foundry technology development. Based on your leadership experience, your focus will include:

• Yield Engineering and Performance Optimization
• Product Integration and NPI Execution
• Design Enablement and PDK Management
• Cross-Functional Interface and Customer Management
• Operational Excellence and Ecosystem Development

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 13+ years of experience OR PhD Degree with 10+ years of industry experience. Accepted degrees in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline.
• The years of related work experience listed above must be in the field in at least one of the following areas:
  Semiconductor integration, device engineering, or yield engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of direct semiconductor yield and performance analysis and strategic engineering leadership.
• Proven track record in yield pareto construction, modeling, projection, and the development of long-term yield roadmaps.
• Proven track record in process integration, device engineering, performance projection, and the development of long-term performance roadmaps.
• Extensive experience leading a foundry team or managing high-level foundry customer collaborations.
• Expertise in interpreting complex product data (inline, e-test, and SORT) to drive organization-wide solutions.
• Deep knowledge of inline inspection methods and SORT programs.
• Deep experience collaborating with fabless design houses on product development cycles.
• Proven history of executive-level customer service and strong customer orientation in a foundry environment.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary

Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Texas, Austin

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:

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed…