Industrial Engineer - Foundry Quality and Reliability Labs
Intel · Oregon
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $104k–$199k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Intel (industrial) in Oregon. Develop, maintain, and refine end-to-end demand and capacity plans for lab operations, including material analysis, failure analysis, and reliability validation workflows.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, ISO 9001, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Casting, Time studies, Capacity planning
- Base pay
- $104k–$199k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $92k–$147k. This one lists $104k–$199k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 18 quality engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live quality postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- About 27% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 6+)
Typical $92k–$147k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 78%
- FMEA 56%
- Supplier quality 50%
- Control plans 44%
- New product launch 39%
- Six Sigma 39%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Time studies, Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from IntelAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The Role and Impact
As a Lab Industrial Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing operational workflows and increasing efficiency within Intel's cutting-edge labs. You will be responsible for demand and capacity planning, developing performance indicators, and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance productivity and meet customer demands for lab testing and failure analysis. This role offers the opportunity to deliver measurable improvements while contributing to Intel's innovative foundry ecosystem.
Business Group
This position is part of Intel Foundry's Quality and Reliability Labs organization, a team focused on operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation in lab processes. The group supports Intel's overarching mission to deliver world-class technology solutions by ensuring that global lab capabilities align with both customer
requirements
and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Develop, maintain, and refine end-to-end demand and capacity plans for lab operations, including material analysis, failure analysis, and reliability validation workflows.
- ◆Apply industrial engineering methodologies, such as time studies and utilization analysis, to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
- ◆Design and implement comprehensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) frameworks to monitor metrics like throughput time, utilization, quality yield, and cost per test.
- ◆Build automated dashboards and reporting pipelines using tools such as Power BI, Python, and SQL to enhance operational visibility across lab systems.
- ◆Integrate data streams from multiple platforms to eliminate manual reporting redundancies and enable real-time decision-making.
- ◆Support the design and continuous improvement of Quality Management System (QMS) processes within the labs, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan equipment purchases, layout modifications, and workflow optimizations.
- ◆Utilize data analysis and complex modeling techniques to improve lab productivity and streamline process flows.
- ◆Define and monitor tool metrics, as well as drive productivity enhancements.
In addition to the
qualifications
to be initially considered for this position.
requirements
and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your school work/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in industrial engineering or manufacturing operations OR a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience.
- ✓2+ years' experience with capacity planning, factory operational planning (operational performance metrics, cost reductions, etc.), and applying LEAN manufacturing principles.
- ✓1+ years' experience with Python, SQL, or Power BI for data extraction, transformation, aggregation, and reporting tools to drive operational optimization.
- ✓1+ years' experience working in semiconductor manufacturing, lab, electronics, or related environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Demonstrated project management skills and ability to meet deadlines effectively.
- ✓Strong communication and collaboration skills to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- ✓Proven ability to lead efficiency and innovation initiatives.
- ✓Experience with facility and equipment design to support flexible manufacturing solutions.
- ✓Familiarity with tools and metrics for factory layout and workflow optimization.
- ✓Hands-on experience with Equipment Management Systems (EMS) for asset tracking and data extraction.
- ✓Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management System requirements.
Your expertise will enable Intel Foundry to deliver impactful solutions that define the future of technology. Join us in shaping a dynamic and innovative environment where your skills will drive meaningful progress.
Benefits at Intel
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.
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Job Description
Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below.
Life at Intel
a successful candidate will demonstrate
- •Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across architecture, design, and system engineering disciplines.
- •Problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation, feasibility analysis, and tradeoff exploration.
- •Communication and leadership abilities to influence and challenge roadmaps effectively.
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location
US, Oregon, Hillsboro