Silicon Product Engineer

Job Title

Silicon Product Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for ensuring quality, reliability, and manufacturability of silicon products through the product lifecycle from design to high-volume manufacturing. Works with cross-functional teams to define test and qualification plans, perform failure analysis, and drive yield and quality improvements.

This role requires on-site presence at the Intel Folsom site at least 4 days per week.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Experience guidance provided in Education Requirements: typically 3–5+ years of relevant industry experience depending on degree level.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing test and qualification activities and supporting manufacturing ramp.

• Develop and execute test strategies, qualification plans, and test methodologies for product testability and manufacturability.
• Perform failure analysis to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to improve yield.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, verification, and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and optimize performance.
• Design, develop, and validate test methods, equipment, and automated testing solutions for production environments.
• Perform circuit characterization, correlation analysis, and statistical evaluation to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Evaluate and debug analog, RF, and digital integrated circuits under various operating conditions.
• Develop and maintain control plans, FMEA documentation, and risk assessments for new products and technologies.
• Support technology transfer and manufacturing ramp-up with data-driven analysis and cross-functional coordination.
• Monitor post-silicon quality results and feed learnings back into product designs and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and automation frameworks.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role.

• Proven experience in test strategy development, qualification planning, and manufacturing test execution.
• Demonstrated failure analysis skills and ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Experience debugging analog, RF, and digital integrated circuits and correlating silicon behavior to design and process.
• Ability to design and validate test methods, test equipment, and automated test solutions for production.
• Experience performing statistical analysis, correlation studies, and data-driven yield improvement.
• Experience creating and maintaining control plans, FMEA, and risk assessments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to support manufacturing ramp and technology transfer activities with analytical rigor.
• Nice-to-have: experience with test automation frameworks and production test environment deployment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Science, or other STEM-related degree and 5 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation; or a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Science, or other STEM-related degree and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

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.