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Package Failure Analysis Engineer

IntelUS, Arizona, PhoenixFull-time$85,200.00-$139,810.00 USD

The Package Failure Analysis Engineer supports Intel's manufacturing operations by conducting root cause analysis on assembled package defects and in-line failures using various fault isolation and characterization techniques. This is a lab-based, on-site role within Intel Foundry's manufacturing function where the engineer performs hands-on analysis work, develops innovative failure analysis approaches, and provides technical consultation to internal teams and customers. The position requires collaboration across organizational boundaries with shift technicians, program partners, and yield support teams while working a compressed week schedule. This role suits engineers with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who are comfortable with ambiguity, possess lab experience with advanced analytical equipment, and can communicate technical findings effectively in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment. The engineer will be responsible for fault isolation of electrical failures, process characterization, and recommending corrective actions that drive yield improvements and manufacturing innovation. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a government security clearance are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related fieldUS Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI Security Clearance with PolygraphHands-on experience with electrical fault isolation or defect characterization techniquesExperience with optical analysis equipment (SEM, TEM, x-ray, optical microscopy) or chemical analysis techniques (EDX, XRD, EBSD)Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to work in ambiguous, collaborative environmentLab experience and familiarity with electrical circuit testing equipment or CAD/statistical analysis tools preferred
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Listed July 8, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Intel

Four decades of chip manufacturing in Chandler, with the Ocotillo campus among Intel's largest fab sites and ongoing expansion.