Silicon Photonics Quality & Reliability Engineer
Intel · New Mexico
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $122k–$232k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Intel (industrial) in New Mexico. In this role, you will work closely with process integration, technology development, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to evaluate device reliability, analyze data, investigate failures, and support the development of robust qualification.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, DOE, Casting
- Base pay
- $122k–$232k
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How this role compares
Against 8 other live quality postings in New Mexico.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 56%
- AS9100 44%
- New product launch 44%
- Automation 33%
- Lean 33%
- ✓ SPC 22%
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About the Role
Intel's Silicon Photonics Quality & Reliability team is seeking a Silicon Photonics Quality & Reliability Engineer to support reliability assessments, qualification activities, and technology development for advanced photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
In this role, you will work closely with process integration, technology development, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to evaluate device reliability, analyze data, investigate failures, and support the development of robust qualification methodologies. This position provides an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about photonics, semiconductor technology, reliability engineering, and continuous learning.
What You’ll Do
qualifications
to be initially considered for this position.
requirements
and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Requirements
listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
and Experience
- ✓Master's degree in Optical Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical field with 1+ years of relevant experience. Or PhD in the same field with 6+ months of relevant experience.
- ✓You must have the experience described above in the following:
- ✓Silicon Photonics TD / Manufacturing experience.
- ✓Data extraction and analysis skills (JMP/ILM/REL/PCS/SQL Scripting).
- ✓QnR/Process/device/product engineering experience.
and Experience
- ✓Design of Experiments (DOE) principles and structured problem solving.
- ✓SPC/DOE principles and data analysis.
- ✓Exposure to the methodology of qualifying optical devices, test methods to evaluate the device's performance and reliability (HTOL, THB/DH, MSV, TC, HTS, ESD etc.), and failure analysis.
- ✓Device/semiconductor physics and electrical characterization techniques in areas pertaining to wafer fabrication.
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Job Description
Why Intel Foundry
At Intel Foundry, you will help develop and qualify next-generation silicon photonics technologies that enable AI, cloud infrastructure, high-performance computing, and advanced networking solutions. Working alongside world-class scientists and engineers, you will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge photonic devices while contributing to innovative technologies that power the future of data communications.
This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in reliability engineering, device characterization, qualification methodologies, and semiconductor technology development within one of the industry's leading Silicon Photonics organizations.
will include but not limited to
- •Support reliability characterization and qualification activities for silicon photonic devices and technologies.
- •Analyze reliability, characterization, and manufacturing data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
- •Execute Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analyses to evaluate device performance and reliability.
- •Partner with cross-functional teams to support technology development and process certification activities.
- •Assist with root cause investigations and failure analysis efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- •Develop technical reports and communicate findings to engineering teams.
- •Support qualification testing activities including environmental, electrical, and reliability stress testing.
- •Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, reliability, and manufacturing maturity.
- •Utilize data analysis tools to drive engineering decisions and improve process understanding.
- •Support the transfer of new technologies into manufacturing environments.
The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- •Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies and engineering methodologies.
- •Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment.
- •Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- •Attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence.
- •Effective prioritization and organizational skills.
- •A proactive approach to identifying issues and driving solutions.
- •Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving development environment.
- •Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- •Passion for quality, reliability, and innovation.
Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.
- •See Intel Benefits for more details.
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Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location
US, New Mexico, Albuquerque
Posting Statement
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