RF Lab Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description: 

The Role and Impact
As a RF Lab Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success and efficiency of our lab operations. You will be responsible for ensuring lab preparedness, improving infrastructure, and executing testing and analysis to support product development and quality assurance. Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will help optimize lab processes, directly impacting the delivery of high-quality solutions to our customers.

Business Group
This role is part of Intel Foundry, a global team dedicated to delivering innovative and high-quality manufacturing solutions. The group focuses on advancing semiconductor technology, supporting design and development processes, and ensuring robust product performance. Joining this team means contributing to Intel's leadership in technology innovation and collaborating on solutions that address the demands of the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive lab systems engineering efforts, including solutions to enhance lab quality, compliance, and throughput.
• Develop test plans and recommend improvements for automated testing, scripting, and archiving of results.
• Operate wafer probers with RF probes to capture high-frequency and device noise data.
• Conduct engineering analysis, instrumentation, data analysis, and reporting to support lab execution.
• Resolve bugs and root cause issues that impact product quality and user experience.
• Develop risk assessments, procurement plans, and cost estimates for equipment and lab materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, security, and facilities to maintain lab functionality.
• Innovate processes and systems to improve lab infrastructure and meet program deliverables.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.  Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in lab operations, systems engineering, or testing environments.
• Experience in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience with laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and compliance protocols.
• Experience with scripting for automated testing and result archiving.  
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following instruments: vector network analyzers, noise figure analyzers, impedance tuners, and spectrum analyzers.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve root cause issues impacting product quality.
• Experience in project planning, risk assessment, and cost estimation for lab infrastructure.
• Experience driving innovative solutions to enhance lab operations and processes.
• Experience with thermal and electronic noise characterization.
• Familiarity with noise figure, source reflection coefficients, and equivalent noise resistance.
  

We Are Seeking Candidates Who Are

• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Passionate about solving technical challenges.
• Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Effective collaborators who thrive in cross-functional teams.

Why Intel

At Intel, innovation meets execution. As a Lab Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading engineers, contribute to cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, and help shape the future of silicon development. Join us as we push the boundaries of what's possible and deliver technology that changes the world.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $117,620.00-227,270.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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