Lab Engineer

Intel Foundry is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Lab Engineer to join our Advanced Design Lab team. In this role, you will support the development, operation, and optimization of laboratory systems and infrastructure that enable advanced silicon characterization and testing. You will play a key role in maintaining lab readiness, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical problem-solving skills with hands-on laboratory experience and a passion for continuous improvement. Your work will directly contribute to enabling engineering teams to deliver innovative technologies and world-class products.

The Advanced Design Lab within Intel Foundry provides critical support for the characterization and validation of high-performance semiconductor devices and circuits. The team develops and maintains advanced laboratory capabilities that generate accurate, reliable data to support engineering decisions and product development. We foster a collaborative environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and technical leadership.

• →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.

• Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
  

The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.  Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline.
• 1+ years 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.

• 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 in project management principles, including schedule development, cost tracking, and risk management.
• Experience in Laboratory automation, scripting, or test software development.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Passionate about solving technical challenges.
• Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Effective collaborators who thrive in cross-functional teams.

At Intel, innovation meets execution. As a Lab Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading engineers, contribute to cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, and help shape the future of silicon development. Join us as we push the boundaries of what's possible and deliver technology that changes the world.

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