Yield Development Engineer at Intel

Compensation · Listed in posting

$115,110 – $219,550/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Description

Intel is hiring a Defect Reduction Engineer to analyze inline yield, identify defect root causes, and lead continuous-improvement projects across BU and BE segments. The role requires analytical and data-science skills, including Python, JMP, SQL, commonality analysis, and model-based problem solving, along with a relevant bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree and the specified years of experience. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a hybrid work model, and offers an annual salary range of $115,110 to $219,550 USD.

Required Skills

Python
JMP
SQL
Data science
Root cause analysis
Dashboard creation

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field with 4+ years of yield-analysis experience, or a master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or a Ph.D. with no prior professional experience.
Required Previous Experiences: 4+ years of hands-on yield-analysis experience
Experience with engineering analysis tools and scripting using Python, JMP, and SQL
Experience analyzing big data and performing commonality analysis with data science libraries and dashboard creation
Experience with root cause analysis, model-based problem solving, and commonality analysis
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in yield, integration, layout yield analysis, failure analysis, testing, sorting, defect metrology, or QNR
Experience leading cross-functional teams to solve yield-related challenges
Familiarity with wafer-level or package assembly processes or substrate process flows, including tools and yield issues
Experience with semiconductor manufacturing processes and logic or substrate process flows required for yield analysis
Translation Company Name: 100 Intel Corporation