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Manufacturing Engineer roles at Intel sit at the intersection of process development, equipment ownership, and high-volume chip fabrication. Intel has a well-established sponsorship infrastructure for this function, supporting candidates across multiple visa categories so qualified engineers can build long-term careers in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
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Job Description:
Performs physical design implementation of custom CPU designs from RTL to GDS to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing.
Conducts all aspects of the CPU physical design flow including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor planning, static timing analysis, power/clock distribution, reliability, and power and noise analysis.
Conducts verification and signoff including formal equivalence verification, static timing analysis, reliability verification, static and dynamic power integrity, layout verification, electrical rule checking, and structural design checking.
Analyzes results and makes recommendations to improve current and future CPU microarchitectures closely collaborating with logic, circuit, architecture, and design automation teams.
Possesses CPU specific expertise in various aspects of structural and physical design, including physical clock design, timing closure, coverage analysis, multiple power domain analysis, structured placement, routing, synthesis, and DFT.
Works intimately with industry EDA vendors to build and enhance tool capabilities to design a highspeed, low power synthesizable CPU.
Optimizes CPU design to improve product level parameters such as power, frequency, and area.
Participates in the development and improvement of physical design methodologies and flow automation.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or any STEM related degree and 6+ years of experience OR master's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or any STEM related degree and 4+ years of experience in:
VLSI circuit design and synthesis.
Static timing analysis.
* Low power design.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of experience in:
x86 CPU architecture.
Tcl/Perl/Python programming.
Job Type
Experienced Hire
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location: US, California, Folsom
Additional Locations:
Business Group
Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences.
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: $164,470.00 - 232,190.00 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.
Job Details
Job Description:
Performs physical design implementation of custom CPU designs from RTL to GDS to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing.
Conducts all aspects of the CPU physical design flow including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, floor planning, static timing analysis, power/clock distribution, reliability, and power and noise analysis.
Conducts verification and signoff including formal equivalence verification, static timing analysis, reliability verification, static and dynamic power integrity, layout verification, electrical rule checking, and structural design checking.
Analyzes results and makes recommendations to improve current and future CPU microarchitectures closely collaborating with logic, circuit, architecture, and design automation teams.
Possesses CPU specific expertise in various aspects of structural and physical design, including physical clock design, timing closure, coverage analysis, multiple power domain analysis, structured placement, routing, synthesis, and DFT.
Works intimately with industry EDA vendors to build and enhance tool capabilities to design a highspeed, low power synthesizable CPU.
Optimizes CPU design to improve product level parameters such as power, frequency, and area.
Participates in the development and improvement of physical design methodologies and flow automation.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or any STEM related degree and 6+ years of experience OR master's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or any STEM related degree and 4+ years of experience in:
VLSI circuit design and synthesis.
Static timing analysis.
* Low power design.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of experience in:
x86 CPU architecture.
Tcl/Perl/Python programming.
Job Type
Experienced Hire
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location: US, California, Folsom
Additional Locations:
Business Group
Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences.
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: $164,470.00 - 232,190.00 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.
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Align your degree to Intel's process nodes
Intel's Manufacturing Engineer roles typically require a degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or electrical engineering tied directly to semiconductor process work. A general engineering degree without coursework in thin-film deposition, lithography, or etch processes weakens your specialty occupation case for H-1B or E-3 sponsorship.
Target fab-specific requisitions over general engineering
Intel posts Manufacturing Engineer roles tied to specific fabs and process modules, such as D1X in Oregon or Fab 42 in Arizona. Applying to process-specific roles rather than broad engineering openings signals fit and puts you in front of hiring managers who already budget for sponsorship.
Understand Intel's internal transfer sponsorship window
If you join Intel on F-1 OPT or CPT, your H-1B cap filing happens before your OPT expires. Intel's immigration team coordinates timing, but you need to confirm your start date lands well before the April 1 registration window to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Prepare equipment qualification records before interviews
Intel Manufacturing Engineer interviews often include technical screens on tool qualification, SPC methodologies, and yield improvement cycles. Documented evidence of your hands-on process ownership, such as FMEA records or DOE results, directly supports the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates during H-1B adjudication.
Verify your offer letter covers PERM-eligible experience
For Green Card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, DOL requires Intel to demonstrate your role's minimum requirements match your background. Review your offer letter to confirm the stated job requirements align with your actual degree and experience before the PERM labor certification is filed.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by sponsorship type
Intel sponsors multiple visa categories for Manufacturing Engineers, and eligibility depends on your nationality and current status. Use Migrate Mate to browse open Intel Manufacturing Engineer positions filtered by the visa types you qualify for, so you apply to roles where sponsorship is actually available to you.
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Does Intel sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineers?
Yes, Intel sponsors H-1B visas for Manufacturing Engineers. The role typically meets USCIS specialty occupation requirements because it demands a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as chemical engineering, materials science, or electrical engineering. Intel's immigration team manages the H-1B registration and petition process, but timing is critical since cap-subject H-1B petitions follow an annual registration window each March.
How do I apply for Manufacturing Engineer jobs at Intel?
Applications go through Intel's careers portal at jobs.intel.com, where roles are listed by fab location and process module. Filter for Manufacturing Engineer titles and read job descriptions carefully since requirements vary by node and technology. You can also browse open Intel Manufacturing Engineer positions on Migrate Mate, which lets you filter by visa sponsorship type so you only see roles relevant to your work authorization situation.
Which visa types does Intel commonly sponsor for Manufacturing Engineer roles?
Intel sponsors H-1B, E-3 (for Australian citizens), TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT and CPT, J-1, and immigrant visa categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for Green Card sponsorship. The right category depends on your nationality, degree, and current status. F-1 students often start on OPT while Intel initiates H-1B sponsorship ahead of the April cap registration deadline.
What qualifications does Intel expect for Manufacturing Engineer roles?
Intel's Manufacturing Engineer positions generally require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field. Hands-on experience with semiconductor process tools, statistical process control, and yield analysis is consistently valued. Roles tied to advanced process nodes often require familiarity with specific unit processes such as CVD, ALD, CMP, or photolithography, and relevant internship or industry experience strengthens your candidacy.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for an Intel Manufacturing Engineer offer?
Timeline depends on the visa category. E-3 consular processing for Australian citizens can move in two to four weeks once Intel prepares the Labor Condition Application. H-1B sponsorship follows the annual cap cycle, meaning a role accepted outside the registration window may require waiting up to a year. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship for EB-2 or EB-3 runs longer, often two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and DOL processing times.
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