
NM Wafer Packaging Manufacturing Advanced Packaging Engineer
Intel · New Mexico
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $104k–$199k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Intel (industrial) in New Mexico. Install, qualify, and ramp equipment and manufacturing processes to support new product introductions and production start-up milestones.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, DOE, Casting
- Base pay
- $104k–$199k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in New Mexico: typical posted base $121k–$232k. This one lists $104k–$199k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 8 manufacturing engineer openings in New Mexico, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 7 other live manufacturing postings in New Mexico.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 75%
- ✓ New product launch 75%
- Six Sigma 38%
- Tooling 38%
- ✓ Casting 25%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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The Role and Impact
Note: This position requires regular onsite presence to perform essential job responsibilities.
New Mexico Wafer Packaging Manufacturing (NMWPM) is expanding, and we are seeking Module Engineers specializing in Wafer-Level Assembly, Die Preparation, and Metrology. These roles will support both high-volume manufacturing (HVM) and technology development activities, including process transfers and product start-ups for Foveros, Embedded Bridge, and Intel Foundry Services (IFS) technologies.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- ◆Drive sustained operational excellence by proactively identifying and implementing safety and ergonomic improvements, excursion prevention measures, and initiatives that enhance equipment availability, utilization, and cost efficiency.
- ◆Collaborate with partner factories to transfer new processes, maintain Copy Exactly standards, share best practices, and drive continuous improvements in processes and equipment performance.
- ◆Develop and execute technology roadmaps to achieve process requirements, business objectives, and key milestones.
- ◆Install, qualify, and ramp equipment and manufacturing processes to support new product introductions and production start-up milestones.
- ◆Lead efforts to resolve complex technical challenges and implement robust systems that prevent recurrence.
- ◆Support and sustain development and pilot production lines during early test vehicle and production phases.
- ◆Partner closely with engineers, technicians, integration teams, shift leadership, and management to deliver development and manufacturing commitments.
- ◆Evaluate, qualify, and implement new hardware, software, and equipment upgrades.
- ◆Lead critical task forces and cross-functional initiatives related to areas of ownership and adjacent manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience; or
- ✓Master's degree in a STEM or related engineering discipline with 3+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience; or
- ✓PhD in a STEM or related engineering discipline with relevant academic or research experience in semiconductor technologies, electronics, mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes, or closely related fields.
Relevant experience may include
- ✓Semiconductor processing and manufacturing
- ✓Process characterization and optimization
- ✓Manufacturing process control methodologies
- ✓Continuous process improvement initiatives
- ✓Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- ✓Design of Experiments (DOE) and data-driven problem solving
Applicable experience may be obtained through a combination of the areas listed above and does not need to be accumulated separately within each discipline.
For candidates qualifying through the PhD pathway, relevant academic research, laboratory work, publications, or dissertation projects may be considered in lieu of additional full-time industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Hands-on experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, with a focus on process sustaining and/or process development.
- ✓Knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design methodologies, including their application to tool matching, tool qualification, and process optimization.
- ✓Understanding of semiconductor process flows (logic and memory) and related metrology techniques and assessments.
- ✓Proven project management skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams or task forces to solve complex technical challenges.
- ✓Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams, functions, and geographic regions.
Join us in shaping the future of semiconductor innovation. Apply now and become part of a team that is redefining the limits of technology through advanced manufacturing excellence. Minimum
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The successful candidate will demonstrate
- •A strong commitment to safety and a proactive approach to promoting a safe work environment.
- •The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and technical challenges.
- •A results-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills, initiative, resourcefulness, and accountability.
- •Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving business objectives.
- •The ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable communication for stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- •Proven success working within high-performing teams, including demonstrated leadership, collaboration, prioritization, and problem-solving capabilities.
- •A continuous improvement mindset, with experience applying Lean principles and methodologies to drive operational and manufacturing excellence.
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location
US, New Mexico, Albuquerque
Posting Statement
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