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Senior Silicon Photonics TD Reliability Engineer

Intel

Location

Albuquerque, NM, Santa Clara, CA, Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/6/2026

Compensation

$141,910 - $232,190 per year

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Job description

The Senior Silicon Photonics Technology Development Quality and Reliability Engineer will join Intel's Silicon Photonics Q&R team, focusing on enhancing the reliability of photonic devices and processes. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure the quality and reliability of silicon photonics technologies. The engineer will work on both current and future photonic technologies, conducting reliability assessments and developing new analytical tools. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Intel's leadership in high-volume silicon photonics manufacturing.

Requirements

  • PhD graduates with outstanding work in Photonics are encouraged to apply or a master's in engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience in photonic devices.
  • 2+ years of proven experience in photonics devices development at a leading foundry or 4+ years of photonics experience from an academic institution.
  • 4+ years of hands-on compound semiconductor processing experience with deep knowledge of photonic device physics.
  • 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in photonics with device characterization, yield, reliability, or test/validation experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assess intrinsic and extrinsic reliability of photonic devices and photonic ICs post fabrication.
  • Work on process changes to optimize reliability.
  • Conduct DOEs to develop reliability models of the devices.
  • Develop new reliability characterization and acceleration techniques as required.
  • Determine requirements for both process certification and product qualification purposes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and reliability aspects of SiPh technology development.
  • Determine root causes of failures from reliability testing activities or customer returns.
  • Review white papers and provide appropriate actions related to quality and reliability.
  • Ensure smooth transition from development phase to HVM phase with proper quality systems.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

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