Intel

Silicon Photonics Quality & Reliability Engineer

Intel$122K — $232K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Optical Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or related field with 1+ years of experience, or a PhD with 6+ months of experience.
  • Experience in Silicon Photonics technology development and manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in data extraction and analysis using tools such as JMP, SQL scripting, or similar.
  • Experience in quality and reliability/process/device engineering.
  • Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Support reliability characterization and qualification for silicon photonic devices and technologies.
  • Analyze reliability data to identify trends and assess potential risks.
  • Execute Design of Experiments (DOE) for performance and reliability evaluation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for technology development and process certification.
  • Assist in root cause investigations and failure analyses using structured methodologies.
  • Develop technical reports and communicate findings to engineering teams.
  • Support qualification testing, including environmental and reliability stress tests.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and stock bonuses.
  • Health insurance and retirement programs.
  • Generous vacation policy.
  • Strong emphasis on employee learning and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Details:

Job Description: 
About the Role

Intel's Silicon Photonics Quality & Reliability team is seeking a Silicon Photonics Quality & Reliability Engineer to support reliability assessments, qualification activities, and technology development for advanced photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits (PICs).

In this role, you will work closely with process integration, technology development, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to evaluate device reliability, analyze data, investigate failures, and support the development of robust qualification methodologies. This position provides an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about photonics, semiconductor technology, reliability engineering, and continuous learning.


What You’ll Do
Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
  • Support reliability characterization and qualification activities for silicon photonic devices and technologies.
  • Analyze reliability, characterization, and manufacturing data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
  • Execute Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analyses to evaluate device performance and reliability.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support technology development and process certification activities.
  • Assist with root cause investigations and failure analysis efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Develop technical reports and communicate findings to engineering teams.
  • Support qualification testing activities including environmental, electrical, and reliability stress testing.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, reliability, and manufacturing maturity.
  • Utilize data analysis tools to drive engineering decisions and improve process understanding.
  • Support the transfer of new technologies into manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies and engineering methodologies.
  • Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence.
  • Effective prioritization and organizational skills.
  • A proactive approach to identifying issues and driving solutions.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving development environment.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for quality, reliability, and innovation.

Qualifications:

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

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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
  • Master's degree in Optical Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical field with 1+ years of relevant experience.  Or PhD in the same field with 6+ months of relevant experience.
  • You must have the experience described above in the following:
    • Silicon Photonics TD / Manufacturing experience.
    • Data extraction and analysis skills (JMP/ILM/REL/PCS/SQL Scripting).
    • QnR/Process/device/product engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
  • Design of Experiments (DOE) principles and structured problem solving.
  • SPC/DOE principles and data analysis.
  • Exposure to the methodology of qualifying optical devices, test methods to evaluate the device's performance and reliability (HTOL, THB/DH, MSV, TC, HTS, ESD etc.), and failure analysis.
  • Device/semiconductor physics and electrical characterization techniques in areas pertaining to wafer fabrication.

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, New Mexico, Albuquerque

Additional Locations:

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

 

 

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-232,190.00 USD

 

 

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

 

 

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.

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