Foundry Product Engineer

Job Title

Foundry Product Engineer

Role Summary

The Foundry Product Engineer ensures manufacturing stability and production readiness for high-volume semiconductor products by collaborating with design, test development, quality, manufacturing teams and foundry suppliers.

This on-site role in Seoul focuses on resolving yield and process issues, driving continuous improvement with foundry partners, and maintaining production performance and supply continuity.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 8+ years of foundry or semiconductor industry experience.

Responsibilities

Focus on production readiness, manufacturability, and supplier coordination.

• Analyze product performance, yield data, foundry e-test results, and operational metrics to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Lead cross-functional taskforces to address supplier issues, customer returns, and supply-chain disruptions.
• Evaluate manufacturing windows and process capability to optimize production efficiency and yield.
• Collaborate with foundry suppliers to manage process excursions, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage disposition of high-volume production material after yield testing and support quality events.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience to perform the role.

• 8+ years of foundry industry experience with a history of managing foundry suppliers.
• Proficiency in yield and data analysis (test data logs, DFT, diagnosis) and foundry e-test interpretation.
• Strong process manufacturing knowledge for advanced technology nodes and experience managing supplier relationships for those nodes.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to lead and independently resolve quality events.
• Fluency in Korean and English; strong presentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Seoul and participate in cross-functional projects.
• Nice-to-have: demonstrated leadership in manufacturability improvements, cost optimization, and complex project management.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a semiconductor-related field, or equivalent practical experience as defined by business needs.

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.