Lab Engineer

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Intel Foundry is seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated Lab Engineer to support the development, operation, and optimization of laboratory systems and infrastructure for advanced silicon characterization and testing. The role helps maintain lab readiness, improve operational efficiency, and ensure accurate and reliable test results. The work contributes to engineering teams’ development of innovative technologies and products. The Lab Engineer will work with the Advanced Design Lab, which supports characterization and validation of high-performance semiconductor devices and circuits. The team develops and maintains laboratory capabilities that produce data for engineering decisions and product development, in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and technical leadership. This is an experienced-hire role requiring on-site presence in Hillsboro, Oregon. The listed annual salary range for US locations is $85,950 to $166,060; individual pay depends on location and factors including skills, experience, education, and training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline.
At least 1 year of relevant hands-on laboratory, engineering, research, internship, academic project, or technical training experience.
Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation and test equipment.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with thermal characterization, analog measurements, or high-frequency electrical testing.
Experience with statistical analysis methodologies and gauge studies using tools such as JMP, Excel Pivot Tables, or equivalent data analysis tools.
Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
Experience with project management principles, including schedule development, cost tracking, and risk management.
Experience in laboratory automation, scripting, or test software development.
Self-motivation and a results-oriented approach.
Passion for solving technical challenges.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and optimize laboratory equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
Develop, execute, and document test plans for new hardware, systems, and support capabilities.
Create and maintain automated scripts and tools to improve test efficiency, data collection, and result archiving.
Perform instrumentation setup, data acquisition, engineering analysis, and technical reporting.
Investigate equipment, process, and measurement issues through root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Support laboratory infrastructure projects, including planning, budgeting, equipment procurement, and risk assessment.
Coordinate bench setup, facility requirements, equipment installation, and lab readiness activities.
Partner with engineering, IT, facilities, security, and operations teams to maintain a safe and efficient lab environment.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance lab quality, productivity, and throughput.