ATD Laser Development Engineer

Job Title

ATD Laser Development Engineer

Role Summary

Develop laser assembly and packaging processes and equipment for semiconductor packaging within Intel Foundry. Work spans process definition, equipment specifications, manufacturability, reliability, and supplier collaboration to meet quality, yield, cost, and productivity targets.

Experience Level

Entry-level (college graduate). Appropriate for new graduates or engineers with approximately 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

• Design and develop laser assembly packaging processes and related equipment.
• Optimize processes to meet quality, reliability, cost, yield, and productivity requirements.
• Define process and equipment specifications using Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
• Manage manufacturability of physical layouts and the full cycle of packaging process flows.
• Establish laser process specifications and work with suppliers to achieve performance and quality targets.
• Develop techniques and quality screens to identify packaging quality and reliability issues early.
• Set process reliability requirements informed by failure mechanisms and influence design/material selections.
• Drive standardization of qualification procedures and manufacturing quality systems in cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills:

• Must-have: Proficiency with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Must-have: Fundamental understanding of laser and optical systems.
• Must-have: Ability to analyze data to develop process specifications and drive improvements.
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on experience in manufacturing or semiconductor packaging and troubleshooting laser-based equipment/systems.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with equipment adjustment, process characterization, and manufacturability in electronics or semiconductor assembly.
• Nice-to-have: Experience applying data science or statistics tools (Python, NumPy/Pandas, SQL, JMP, Minitab) to large datasets.
• Nice-to-have: Proven cross-functional collaboration and delivery on time-sensitive projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related STEM field. The posting indicates relevant experience, internships, or coursework may be combined with practical experience to meet qualification expectations.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.