RF Lab Engineer

Intel Corporation•Hillsboro, OR

2d•$117,620 - $227,270•Hybrid

About The Position

The RF Lab Engineer supports lab operations, product development, and quality assurance by ensuring lab preparedness, improving infrastructure, and executing testing and analysis. The role is part of Intel Foundry, a team focused on semiconductor manufacturing solutions, technology development, and product performance. The engineer works with cross-functional teams to maintain lab functionality and improve processes and systems to meet program deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 4 years of hands-on experience in lab operations, systems engineering, or testing environments.
Experience with data analysis tools and techniques.
Experience with laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and compliance protocols.
Experience with scripting for automated testing and results archiving.
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following instruments: vector network analyzers, noise figure analyzers, impedance tuners, and spectrum analyzers.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Ability to identify and resolve root-cause issues affecting product quality.
Experience in project planning, risk assessment, and cost estimation for lab infrastructure.
Experience developing innovative solutions to enhance lab operations and processes.
Experience with thermal and electronic noise characterization.
Familiarity with noise figure, source reflection coefficients, and equivalent noise resistance.

Responsibilities

Drive lab systems engineering efforts to enhance lab quality, compliance, and throughput.
Develop test plans and recommend improvements to automated testing, scripting, and results archiving.
Operate wafer probers with RF probes to capture high-frequency and device noise data.
Conduct engineering analysis, instrumentation, data analysis, and reporting to support lab execution.
Resolve bugs and identify root causes of issues that affect product quality and user experience.
Develop risk assessments, procurement plans, and cost estimates for equipment and lab materials.
Collaborate with IT, security, facilities, and other cross-functional teams to maintain lab functionality.
Improve lab infrastructure, processes, and systems to meet program deliverables.