Join Intel's Silicon Photonics QnR team as a Senior Silicon Photonics TD Reliability Engineer. You will assess the reliability of new SiPh device technologies, process certification, and product qualifications, working closely with fab process integration and RnD design teams. Responsibilities include developing reliability models, new characterization techniques, and determining requirements for process and product qualification. You will also collaborate cross-functionally to drive quality and reliability, determine root causes of failures, and ensure a smooth transition from development to high-volume manufacturing. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Must Have

• Assess intrinsic and extrinsic reliability of photonic devices and ICs
• Conduct DOEs to develop reliability models
• Develop new reliability characterization and acceleration techniques
• Determine requirements for process certification and product qualification
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on quality and reliability
• Determine root causes/mechanisms of failures
• Ensure smooth transition from development to HVM phase
• Master's Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or photonic devices
• 4+ years of engineering experience in semiconductor fab process, device characterization, yield, reliability, or test/validation
• Excellent communication, networking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis (Excel, JMP)
• Usage of failure mode effects analyses and model-based problem-solving

Good to Have

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or photonic devices
• 4+ years' experience in photonic devices or related fields
• 4+ years' experience in process certification/product qualification and reliability risk assessment
• Knowledge of quality systems and quality culture
• Semiconductor device physics and defect mechanism knowledge
• Photonic device physics knowledge
• Hands-on compound semiconductor processing experience
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and development
• Experience in material characterization and development
• Experience in design validation
• Hands-on semiconductor wafer fabrication process and integration challenges
• Reliability failure statistics, physics, failure mechanisms, and analysis methodologies
• Experience with SPC/DOE principles and execution
• Data extraction and analysis skills (JMP, Crystal Ball, ILM, REL, PCS, SQL Scripting)
• Familiarity with industry standard problem-solving techniques (5 why's, 8D)
• Knowledge of photonic datacom and telecom reliability qualification standards (Telcordia GR-468, AEC-Q102)

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Stock options
• Bonuses
• Health benefits
• Retirement programs
• Vacation

Job Details:

Job Description:

Join Intel's Silicon Photonics QnR team who propel Intel to become a widely recognized leader in high-volume silicon photonics manufacturing and reliability.

As a Senior Silicon Photonics (SiPh) Technology Development Quality and Reliability Engineer (Sr. SiPh TD QRE), you will be at the forefront of silicon photonics technology development, working closely with the SiPh fab process integration, Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) RnD design team, and others to assess reliability for our new SiPh device technologies, process certification, and product qualifications.

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Assess intrinsic and extrinsic reliability of photonic devices and photonic ICs post fabrication and in integrated products form-factors.
• Conduct DOEs to develop reliability models of the devices.
• Develop new reliability characterization and acceleration techniques, analytical tools, and quality screens as required.
• Determine requirements for both process certification and product qualification purposes.
• Collaborate cross-functional teams to drive the quality and reliability aspects of the SiPh technology development following Intel's Development Life Cycle methodology.
• Determine root causes/mechanisms of failures when encountered from reliability testing activities or customer returns as needed.
• Review white papers and provide appropriate actions related to quality and reliability area.
• Ensure smooth transition from development phase to HVM phase with proper quality systems, engineering shipment management, fab excursion support, and process change support.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong networking, teamwork, and social skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse and multi-cultural team environment.
• Work under pressure, and in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.
• Push forward multiple parallel efforts (multi-tasking) in a constrained environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Curious, eager, proactive, and quick to learn.
• Independent thinker who can drive and develop solutions and implement them.

In addition to the qualifications described below, a successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Usage of failure mode effects analyses and model-based problem-solving approaches.
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis, including the use of tools such as Excel and JMP.
• Skills to deliver concise key messages for senior management review.
• Influencing cross-functional teams to achieve extraordinary results.
• Strong execution experience and commitment.
• Passionate about quality and reliability as it relates to developing new technologies.

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. This position is not eligible for Intel Immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, photonic devices, or related fields
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in semiconductor fab process, device characterization, yield, reliability, or test/validation

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, photonic devices, or related fields
• 4+ years' experience in photonic devices or related fields.
• 4+ years' experience in process certification/product qualification and reliability risk assessment, quality systems, and quality culture knowledge.
• Semiconductor device physics and defect mechanism knowledge.
• Photonic device physics knowledge and hands-on compound semiconductor processing experience.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, manufacturing process development, material characterization and development, and design validation.
• Hands-on semiconductor wafer fabrication process and process integration challenges.
• Reliability failure statistics, physics, failure mechanisms, and failure analysis methodologies.
• Experience in of SPC/DOE principles, DOEs execution, and statistical analysis.
• Data extraction and analysis skills (JMP/Crystal Ball/ILM/REL/PCS/SQL Scripting).
• Experienced in model-based problem solving and familiar with other industry standard problem-solving techniques (5 why's, 8D).
• Knowledge of photonic datacom and telecom reliability qualification standards such as Telcordia GR-468, AEC-Q102.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, New Mexico, Albuquerque

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

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.

Position of Trust

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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 here:

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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: 139,710.00 USD - 262,680.00 USD

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