Die Sort Module Engineer

Intel•Rio Rancho, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intel's New Mexico site is its flagship high-volume Advanced Packaging manufacturing site, with New Mexico Die Sort serving as a key segment of the operation. The Die Sort Module Engineer helps ensure the efficiency and reliability of high-volume manufacturing equipment and processes supporting advanced semiconductor production. The role monitors, maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes semiconductor sort equipment to meet quality, safety, and operational goals, and contributes to developing and implementing process solutions. The work supports Intel's foundry and Advanced Packaging operations, current and future manufacturing needs, innovation, process improvements, and operational excellence. The position requires regular onsite presence in New Mexico. It is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship. The role is listed as an Experienced Hire, Shift 1, with a primary location in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The annual salary range for US locations is $103,730 to $146,440; individual pay depends on work location and job-related skills, experience, education, and training. Intel offers competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs that include health, retirement, and vacation. Intel states it is committed to Responsible Business Alliance compliance and ethical hiring practices, and does not charge fees during its hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline and 3 or more years of semiconductor device fabrication or semiconductor manufacturing experience; OR a master's degree or PhD in one of these fields or a related technical discipline and 2 or more years of such experience.
Demonstrated experience with statistical process control methodologies and engineering analysis tools.
Interest in and demonstrated hands-on experience with semiconductor process and equipment troubleshooting, repair, and/or development.
Proficiency in model-based problem-solving and root-cause analysis methodologies, including MBPS, DOE, FMEA, or equivalent approaches.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence peers and managers and communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely.
Disciplined execution and the ability to act with an appropriate level of urgency.
Results-oriented, organized, resourceful, self-directed, and able to demonstrate initiative and work independently.
Strong attention to quality and detail, with the ability to maintain high standards in manufacturing operations.
Ability to adapt to new and frequently changing challenges in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across process engineering, equipment sustaining, continuous improvement, process transfer, and Virtual Factory activities.
Ability to work effectively within and across organizations, including leading and participating in cross-functional team efforts.
Demonstrated ability to develop, qualify, and implement process and/or hardware improvements.
Regular onsite presence in New Mexico to fulfill essential job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Data fluency, including data extraction, visualization, statistical analysis, and interpretation for decision-making.
Experience supporting and leading cross-functional task forces as a facilitator or technical lead.
Previous Sort/Test experience.
Experience working in high-volume manufacturing or technology development environments.
Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

Own and optimize sort equipment performance through advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repair improvements, process monitoring, data analysis, and excursion response.
Drive improvements in safety, quality, equipment availability, yield, cost, standardization, process control, and manufacturability.
Develop, implement, and optimize recipes for new product introductions and existing production processes.
Partner with Technology Development teams to transfer and optimize new processes and technologies.
Explore and develop improved semiconductor sort and test methodologies and techniques for new and emerging technologies.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for integrated processing issues with other modules, upstream and downstream partners, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Collaborate with Virtual Factory partners to implement global process and operational improvements.
Train, mentor, and coach technicians; support manufacturing with a customer-oriented approach and promote innovation and collaboration.
Oversee installation, qualification, and maintenance of new and existing equipment during factory ramps.
Develop and maintain partnerships with internal teams, external equipment vendors, and technology developers.
Plan, develop, and execute projects lasting two or more months.