Job Description

About the Group

Embark with us on a journey of growth and transformation as we create exceptionally engineered technology and bring AI everywhere. As a valued team member, your adaptability and attention to detail will contribute to our drive for results and relentless pursuit of quality, ensuring we meet our customers' needs with precision.

Our Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) team enables 24x7 Intel Manufacturing and Foundry Operations with automated delivery and storage solutions across our factories. Join Intel as an Automation AMHS Equipment Engineer, where you will join a team of peer Engineers; Technicians and Managers dedicated to developing and sustaining impactful solutions across AMHS portfolio towards accelerating Intel's Foundry Objectives.

Intel's Automated Superhighway: 'The Heartbeat and Blood Flow of the Fab'

• https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=NvBB2T8NHzY

The Role and Impact

As a Manufacturing Systems Software Development Engineer; you will design, develop, test, and debug software solutions for wafer and reticle storage and transportation in a cleanroom environment. Your work will directly enhance factory performance, optimize automated material handling systems (AMHS), and ensure seamless integration of new product introductions into manufacturing environments. This role is crucial to maintaining operational consistency and delivering world-class results across Intel factories.

Business Group

The Intel Foundry group plays a pivotal role in advancing manufacturing capabilities and operational excellence. Within this team, you will be managing AMHS storage and transportation of wafers and reticles. Your scope involves delivering high performing AMHS operations across Intel Foundry Fabs and Facilities located across two campuses in Gordon Moore Park (Ronler Acres) and Aloha in Oregon. Your work at the Oregon site will be an extension of your global collaboration with other Intel factories, where the team ensures high standards of service and consistency to support Intel's broader mission of innovation and manufacturing leadership.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Own, Design, develop, test, validate, debug, and sustain software solutions for automated material handling and storage systems for Intel foundry.
• Work with firmware, drivers, operating systems, database platforms, firewalls, and algorithms to enhance system performance.
• Support the integration, installation, qualification, and startup of AMHS and manufacturing equipment.
• Enable automated movement and storage of semiconductor wafers and reticles across our Oregon foundry campuses.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, manage escalations, and drive timely resolution of system events.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Partner with IT services, including Platforms, Networks, and Middleware, to optimize factory operations.
• Integrate new product introductions into factory environments while maintaining existing systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing customers, operations teams, and project stakeholders to identify requirements and deliver automation capabilities. Collaborate with factory engineering equipment teams to ensure seamless functionality in fabrication processes.
• Flexibility to adjust work hours to support critical manufacturing.
• Working at heights in permit required confined spaces and over long distances in a cleanroom environment.
• Demonstrated factory business acumen and ability to collaborate effectively work with customers.

Qualifications:

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or in a related STEM field with 3+ yrs of work experience.

-OR-

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or in a related STEM field with 2+ yrs of work experience.
• 1+ years of experience using Model-Based problem solving techniques.
• 1+ years of experience with CAD/CAM/CAE - AutoCAD; Solidworks, or similar drafting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with factory physics with application of theory of constraints.
• Experience in factory engineering equipment within a fabrication environment.
• Experience in product lifecycle management and mechanical design.
• Proficiency in VB scripting and SQL query development for data extraction and analysis.
• Experience in data visualization methodology and techniques including proven course work or work experience with tools such as SQL; Microsoft PowerBI; PowerApps; Python; Perl scripting or equivalent.
• Experience with debugging tools such as Log Analyzer and performance tuning for distributed systems.
• Experience in project management methodologies and tools or equivalent program or project management certifications.
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM), design of experiments (DOE), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and project management principles.
• Experience working in an on-call rotation supporting high-availability systems.
• Experience in statistical analysis and gauge study analytics, including tools like JMP or Excel Pivot Tables.

Join a team where innovation meets operational excellence. We invite you to bring your expertise and passion for innovation to Intel, where your contributions will shape the future of manufacturing technology.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations

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

N/A

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: $128,880.00-211,200.00 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.

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.