Intel

Install Qualification Operations Specialist (Contract)

Intel$52K — $200K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business, or related field with 1+ years of experience in project management or related roles.
  • Associate's degree in a field related to semiconductor manufacturing with 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in project management or related tool ownership roles can substitute for a degree.
  • Preferred: PMP certification.
  • Preferred: Experience with large-scale construction or tool installation projects.

Responsibilities

  • Champion safety and compliance across design and construction activities.
  • Own key milestones for tool installations from setup to qualification.
  • Drive micro-scheduling and pull planning for tool install milestones.
  • Lead supplier coordination meetings and execution planning sessions.
  • Manage OEMs and third-party vendors for best-in-class qualification durations.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale construction projects.
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Access to continuous learning and improvement initiatives.
  • Engagement in a company committed to ethical business practices.
Full Job Description
Job Details:

Job Description:

The Install Qualification Operations Specialist is responsible for driving key milestones enabling tool installation, readiness, and qualification within Intel Foundry Construction and Sourcing (FCS).

The role is responsible for equipment install execution from pre-design through design finish and set to SL2 signoff, ensuring safe delivery, accurate scope definition, efficient construction, and prompt vendor qualification. This position requires five days per week of onsite presence and close coordination with manufacturing, design, construction, OEMs, trade contractors, and supplier partners.

This is an onsite position in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Please consider that this is an Ice Contract position (3 years).

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety and Compliance:

  • Champion Intel's Culture of Caring and ensure safe behaviors across design and construction activities.
  • Enforce cleanroom, IP protection, and site protocols to maintain compliance with all.
  • applicable regulations and agency audits.


Install and Qualification Execution:

  • Own key tool installs milestones including set, rigging, placement, hook up, energization, and qual.
  • Support troubleshooting for Supplier Qual and Intel Qual to quickly resolve issues.
  • Drive micro schedule and pull plan development to support tool install milestones.
  • Manage decoupled construction paths SET/SL2 to accelerate readiness.
  • Coordinate testing and facility readiness (LSS, eFIT, TAB, networking, ESOPN).


Design and Scope Alignment:

  • Load complete tool install scope in DAC prior to design engagement.
  • Participate in cross functional design reviews with CIT, TICE, Layout, OEMs, and module teams.
  • Validate OEM data and ensure alignment with Intel standards (SEED/EDS/UDS).
  • Support LSP creation, routing validation, POC assignments, and space management.
  • Reduce changes by minimizing DCNs, DCRs, and late-stage modifications.

Execution Planning and Stakeholder Coordination:

  • Lead multi supplier coordination meetings and execution planning sessions.
  • Translate technical/business requirements into actionable plans and schedules.
  • Forecast equipment and resource needs.
  • Ensure readiness and prompt delivery of tools, prefac kits, globals, and parts.
  • Coordinate equipment decon and demo activities.


Supplier and Vendor Management:

  • Manage OEMs and third-party vendors to achieve best-in-class qual durations.
  • Drive early vendor enablement and facility readiness using ESOPN. (Equipment sign- off per need).
  • Ensure clean handoff from construction completion to vendor qual finish.
  • Manage contracts, KPIs, and supplier scorecards in partnership with Procurement.

Operations and Continuous Improvement:

  • Oversee contractor and supplier activities in accordance with SLAs.
  • Monitor site operational budget and maximize efficiency.
  • Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste, reduce install durations, and improve quality.
  • Document and share lessons learned across modules and sites.
  • Influence tools install methods through innovation and best-known methods (BKMs).


In addition to the qualifications, a successful candidate will have the following behavioral traits:

  • Project management skills (planning, scheduling, risk mitigation).
  • Adaptability in fast-paced, changing environments.
  • Organizational discipline and time management.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications, you must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.

The candidate must have at least one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related field with 1+ years of experience in Project Management, as Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience.


OR
  • Associate's Degree related to semiconductor manufacturing with 3+ years of experience in Project Management, as Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience.


OR
  • 5+ years of experience in Project Management, as Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.


This is not open to an Intel immigration sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

  • Experience supporting PL (Planar) tool installation/Demo.
  • Open to work onsite in a cleanroom/construction environment.
  • Willing to navigate construction areas when needed.
  • PMP certification.
  • Experience with medium or large-scale construction or tool install programs.
  • Knowledge of Intel systems: EMS, SIRFIS, Fuzion, QUEST, IMCS, Capacity Planning, SLS, 6D.
  • Demo experience (6D trained and certified).
  • Experience with station controller setup / automation.
  • Panel shutdowns, FPOCs, eFITs.
  • Tool crating/de crating, AIO.
  • Tool install/qual specifications and maintenance.
  • Managing daily third-party supplier operation.


Job Type:
Intel Contract Employee

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

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