Substrate Quality Engineer

Job Title

Substrate Quality Engineer

Role Summary

Lead quality engineering for substrate manufacturing suppliers supporting Intel's EMIB package and assembly across technology development and high-volume manufacturing. Partner with internal engineering teams, supplier manufacturing sites, and bridge silicon fabs to reduce manufacturing risk, improve process maturity, and ensure supply chain quality and reliability.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 10 years of semiconductor industry experience, including silicon process development and advanced packaging.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supplier engagement, technical risk assessment, and cross-functional quality leadership.

• Define and execute strategies to meet product milestones and mitigate technical and manufacturing risks at the component and supplier level.
• Drive supplier process improvements and coordinate supplier interactions with bridge silicon fabs and device vendors to support manufacturability and reliability.
• Maintain and enforce quality standards, review major quality events, and establish consistent supply-chain practices to support product performance.
• Lead quality assessments for new developments and supply-chain changes; respond to customer technical and quality requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering and customer-facing quality teams to influence packaging technology development and process maturity.
• Analyze structured and unstructured data using statistics and machine learning techniques to support disposition decisions for nonconforming products and systems.

Requirements

Must-have technical experience and capabilities.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with experience in silicon process development and advanced packaging.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and supplier partners to achieve technical and business objectives.
• Experience managing supplier process technology, quality events, and supply-chain stability for package-level components.
• Practical skills in statistical analysis and data-driven methods; familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to manufacturing and quality problems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior technical leaders.
• Willingness to undergo and pass an extended background investigation required for this Position of Trust.

Education Requirements

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

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.