Materials Development Engineer

Job Title

Materials Development Engineer

Role Summary

Lead the development, integration, and certification of materials for assembly and packaging technologies to enable high-volume manufacturing readiness. Work across multi-functional teams and with external suppliers to define materials strategies, validate new materials, and support platform programs.

Position reports into packaging/packaging technology teams and collaborates with MTD, ME, global materials, core competency, quality, reliability, and technology integration partners.

Experience Level

Senior level. Requires a minimum of 5 years of materials development experience; 8+ years in the semiconductor industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing material technology programs, supplier assessments, and cross-functional integration to support packaging development and HVM readiness.

• Lead development, integration, and certification of packaging materials (polymers, metals, solders, composites).
• Plan and execute evaluations of new materials and supplier technologies; generate recommendations and certifications for platform programs.
• Perform materials characterization, failure analysis, and apply structure–property–processing understanding to resolve materials/process/equipment issues.
• Collaborate with MTD, ME, global materials, core competency, quality & reliability, and technology integration teams.
• Work directly with external materials suppliers and manufacturing/assembly sites; conduct supplier audits and on-site assessments as needed.
• Prepare and present materials strategies, development plans, and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage projects and lead or coordinate small technical teams; influence cross-functional decisions and supplier directions.
• Travel to supplier and assembly sites as required.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, experience, and professional capabilities.

• Strong understanding of materials fundamentals: physical/mechanical properties, characterization techniques, thermodynamics/kinetics, and phase transformations.
• Experience with materials characterization tools, mechanical behavior assessment, and materials modeling.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve materials–process–equipment integration issues.
• Demonstrated project and team management skills; strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
• Familiarity with supplier management and supplier qualification processes.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and sites; comfortable with required travel.
• Nice-to-have: knowledge of statistical methods and Design of Experiments (DoE).

Education Requirements

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Metallurgy is required. The posting specifies a Ph.D. in these fields; no alternate equivalent-degree language was provided.

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.