Design Automation Engineer
Intel · Oregon
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $129k–$245k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Intel (industrial) in Oregon. Intel's Frame Automation Team is responsible for developing automation and specifications to support the Frame.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Automation, Casting
- Base pay
- $129k–$245k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $111k–$167k. This one lists $129k–$245k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 14 controls engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live controls postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- About 76% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $92k–$121k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 86%
- PLC 64%
- AutoCAD 29%
- Team leadership 29%
- ✓ New product launch 21%
- ✓ Python 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Responsibilities
include capturing user stories/requirements, writing both functional and test code, automating build and deployment, and/or performing unit, integration, and end to end testing of the software tools. Designs and builds web-based interfaces to configure launch and control tools - including frontends, backends, databases and APIs.
The Frame is a critical component of every wafer that is manufactured by Intel. The frame contains silicon structures that are needed by various metrology and lithographic tools. Intel's Frame Automation Team is responsible for developing automation and specifications to support the Frame. To keep the process going, we work closely with engineers from Lithography, Process Integration, Device Physics, Circuit Design, and RET (Resolution Enhancement Technology) teams to understand and establish frame structures. We design frame structures so that the next generation of Intel products are the best they can be.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Design, develop, test, and debug software tools and methodologies for design automation
- ◆Capture user stories and
requirements
to inform tool design and functionality
- ✓Write functional and test code to ensure software performance and reliability
- ✓Automate build and deployment processes to optimize development workflows
- ✓Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of software tools for quality assurance
- ✓Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tool functionality with business needs
qualifications
are required 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.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline) with 4+ years of hands-on experience
OR
- ✓Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline) with 3+ years of hands-on experience
OR
- ✓PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline) with 6+ months of hands-on experience
Hands-on experiences includes one or more of the following
- ✓Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible, or equivalent)
- ✓Experience with CI/CD frameworks and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins, or equivalent)
- ✓Strong knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, VLANs, and VPNs
- ✓Hands-on expertise in deploying and managing network infrastructure in cloud and on-premise environments
- ✓Familiarity with network monitoring and visualization tools
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Demonstrated ability to assess and integrate emerging technologies into existing systems
- ✓Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams
- ✓Experience in enhancing disaster recovery and production network solutions
- ✓Proven track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiency
- ✓Passion for building innovative tools and solutions that redefine network automation
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Job Description
Intel Foundry is at the forefront of technology innovation, enabling the design and manufacturing of world-class semiconductor products. As part of this team, you will collaborate with experts across domains to enhance Intel's design and manufacturing capabilities. Intel Foundry plays a key role in delivering solutions that power the next generation of technology products, supporting Intel’s broader mission to create a better future through innovation.
As a member of the Frame Automation Team (FRAT) in Intel Foundry, you will design, develop, test, and debug software tools, flows, and methodologies used in design automation and by teams in the design of hardware products, process design, or manufacturing.
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Posting Statement
Position of Trust
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Benefits
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