Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) Technologist

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact
As a PCB Technologist at Intel, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Intel's most demanding platforms, ranging from AI, Datacenter to Client Graphics, wireless cards and network adapters. Your contributions will be instrumental in outlining technology boundaries of manufacturability and complexity that will influence board/product architecture decisions and impact performance, quality and cost. By leveraging your expertise and insight, you will directly influence Intel's long-range product planning, ensure alignment with market demands, and propel innovation across our global operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a tangible impact on Intel's ability to deliver cutting-edge technologies to customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement material inspection methodologies to enhance quality and reliability across the supply chain.
• Conduct should cost analysis of product concepts, and recommend optimizations to improve efficiency and yield.
• Support Intel's product long-range planning by defining advanced methodology capabilities to align with our supply chain roadmap.
• Explore and benchmark emerging industry technologies to contribute to Intel's future technology definitions and requirements.
• Highlight gaps between supply chain strategy, manufacturing capabilities, and market needs, proposing actionable solutions.
• Track supply-and-demand trends, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective action plans to drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with business unit and pathfinding organization partners to implement solutions that improve quality, reliability, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with commodity managers and technical/quality stakeholders for supplier selection and performance compliance.
• Lead alternate sourcing risk mitigation strategies for single-sourced commodities.
• Establish control standards, define KPIs, and monitor performance to ensure alignment with operational targets.
• Drive supplier process validation activities, ensuring compliance with critical process requirements throughout development.
• Lead quality excursion management, driving failure mode analysis and supplier improvements.
• Proficiency in data analysis and benchmarking techniques to drive decision-making.
• Proven ability to conduct root cause analyses and implement process improvements.
• Experience with PCB fabrication, signal integrity, and supplier quality management.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or BS degree in a specialized field or equivalent experience in supply chain, engineering, or related disciplines.
• 12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years with a Master's degree, or 6+ years with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated business acumen and deep understanding of industry and ecosystem dynamics.
• Proven ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and mentor team members to drive success.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Patents, publications, or pathfinding experience in supply chain engineering or related areas.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on Intel's supply chain and thrive in an environment of innovation and collaboration, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team shaping the future of technology.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

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

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

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: $191,220.00-269,950.00 USD The 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.