Engineering Director, Automated Material Handling Systems

Intel Corporation•Chandler, AZ

3d•$211,400 - $298,440•Onsite

About The Position

Intel is transforming its global Assembly and Test manufacturing network to support advanced packaging, AI products, and high-volume semiconductor production. The Engineering Director will define, develop, and execute the roadmap for automated material handling systems (AMHS), factory automation, and autonomous logistics across greenfield and brownfield Assembly and Test factories. The role combines strategic direction-setting with hands-on execution, drawing on operational experience in semiconductor manufacturing, large-scale factory transformation, and emerging automation technologies. The position leads the development of future-state factory architectures, major capital investment alignment, and complex factory conversion programs. It also oversees equipment engineers responsible for selecting, developing, deploying, and ramping automated material handling systems in CATD and ATM Assembly/Test factories. The role is based on-site in Phoenix, Arizona, and is identified as a Position of Trust requiring consent to and passage of an extended background investigation.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
At least 10 years leading deployment of factory automation and material handling systems in the semiconductor industry.
Experience deploying material transport and storage in advanced package assembly and test high-volume manufacturing.
Technical team leadership and direct management experience.
Factory modeling and simulation experience, including Digital Twins and dynamic work-in-process (WIP) simulation models.
Knowledge of WIP transportation hardware and robotics, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), overhead hoist transport (OHT), cobots for WIP loading and unloading, and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs).
Knowledge of material and WIP storage systems, including stockers and smart storage racks.
Knowledge of smart manufacturing automation, including scheduling for production material.
Manufacturing operations experience driving efficient process flows, manning ratios, and factory layout optimization.
Knowledge of automation system infrastructure, including Material Control Systems (MCS) for material tracking and dispatching, and third-party systems integrated into OEM factories, such as WiFi, GPS, and security certification.
Ability to lead highly matrixed teams and manage budgets, resources, timelines, program scope, and funding alignment with senior management.
Strong technical group management skills, including team leadership, strategic planning, individual-contributor coaching, and technical-team career development.
Strong influencing, written, and verbal communication skills.
Fundamental understanding of advanced packaging devices, fabrication processes, and technology.
Strong technical and analytical skills, including expertise in statistical design of experiments and problem-solving techniques.
Ability to apply fundamental science and engineering concepts to develop novel solutions.
Self-initiated, able to work independently, and able to influence decisions across organizations.
Ability to integrate AI and use AI tools in development for relevant automation areas.
Knowledge of factory and facilities requirements for enabling and integrating systems.

Responsibilities

Create and execute an automation strategy to improve productivity, scalability, safety, flexibility, and cost competitiveness across Intel’s global manufacturing footprint.
Serve as senior program leader defining future-state factory architectures, aligning major capital investments, and leading factory conversion programs.
Assess current factory operations, prioritize near-term automation opportunities, implement practical solutions with measurable business value, and develop the long-term automation vision for Assembly and Test factories.
Define the Assembly and Test roadmap for automated material handling systems, autonomous logistics, robotics, digital manufacturing systems, and smart factory technologies.
Align automation strategies and capabilities with manufacturing expansion plans, advanced packaging technologies, and future product requirements.
Manage equipment engineers selecting, developing, deploying, and ramping automated material handling systems in CATD and ATM Assembly/Test factories.
Lead highly matrixed teams, managing budgets, resources, timelines, and program scope and funding alignment with senior management.
Lead and develop a technical team through strategic planning, individual-contributor coaching, and career development.