Design Quality and Reliability Engineer

2 Months ago • 3-7 Years • Research & Development • $144,501 PA - $217,311 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Design Quality and Reliability Engineer at Intel's Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for pre-silicon verification and simulation of CPU and Hard IPs on advanced Intel processes. This role involves collaborating with design teams, conducting quality audits, assessing design reliability risks, and analyzing physical design performance and reliability verification results. Key responsibilities include pre-silicon design modeling, mitigating circuit marginalities (device aging, interconnect reliability, ESD, latch-up, SER), and assessing risks associated with design process marginalities. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and expertise in design verification, design for quality and reliability, or performance validation.
Must have:
  • PhD/MSEE/BSEE with relevant experience
  • Pre-silicon verification & simulation
  • Design for Quality & Reliability expertise
  • Risk assessment and analysis
  • Collaboration with design teams
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of semiconductor reliability failure mechanisms
  • Scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell)
  • Program management and technical guidance

Job Details

Job Description

Intel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is this obsessed with engineering a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the links below.

This role is within Intel’s Client Computing Group.CCG is a computing paradigm where services and data reside in scalable data centers, and those services and data can be accessed by any connected device over the Internet. Responsible for designing and optimizing processors, chipsets and other hardware for consumer devices while also working on the software ecosystem, including drivers and utilities that enhance user experience.

In this position, you will be part of the Pre-Silicon Design Quality and Reliability Engineer (Pre-Si QRE) group, supporting the development of CPU and Hard IPs on the most advanced Intel processes.

The Pre-Silicon Design Quality and Reliability Engineer will be responsible for pre-Silicon verification and execution of simulations in the design phase as well as developing new design methods, flows and tools for VLSI circuit IP and SoC projects.

Primary responsibilities are to collaborate with Hard IP and SoC design teams, perform quality audits in the design phase, risk assessments on pre-silicon design reliability and analysis of physical design performance verification (PV) as well as reliability verification (RV) results.

Key tasks include:

  • Pre-silicon design modeling and correct-by-construction design simulation verifications to mitigate circuit marginalities in Device Aging, Interconnect Reliability (Electromigration), Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Latch-Up (LU), Soft Error Reliability (SER) as well as design/package interactions. An important aspect of this role is to assess risks associated with design process marginalities and drive resolutions with partners from design architecture and manufacturing teams.
  • Program management and technical guidance to junior team members.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

  • Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to clearly articulate the thought process. Ability to interpret and analyze data.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Acknowledged as an expert in more than one design domains.
  • Role models good teamwork and constructive interaction with others.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required 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.What we need to see (Minimum Qualifications):

  • PhD in EE with 3+ years or MSEE with 5+ years of experience or BS in EE with 7+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas - Design Verification, Design for Quality and Reliability, Performance Validation, Circuit, Logic and Physical Design.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the Quality and Reliability aspects of a circuit design, awareness of the respective implications of Quality and Reliability requirements to the circuit design.
  • Role models technical approaches to problems and uses group resources and beyond to implement creative solutions.
  • Design knowledge in the areas of semiconductor reliability failure mechanisms such as device (transistor) aging, Interconnect Reliability, ESD, and Latch Up is a plus.
  • Experience in programming using scripting languages such as Python, Perl and/or Shell scripting is a plus.

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.Benefits at Intel

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

Inside this Business Group

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

Other Locations

US, OR, Hillsboro; US, TX, Austin; US, AZ, Phoenix; US, CA, Folsom

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $144,501.00-$217,311.00*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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