Electronics OPT Jobs in New Mexico
F-1 OPT electronics jobs in New Mexico are anchored by defense and semiconductor employers such as Sandia National Laboratories, Intel's Rio Rancho fabrication campus, and L3Harris Technologies. Albuquerque and Rio Rancho lead in hardware engineering, embedded systems, and semiconductor process roles, with smaller pockets of opportunity in Las Cruces near New Mexico State University's research partnerships.
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Job Description:
As a Silicon Photonics (SiP) Process or Product Integration Engineer, you will be part of Intel's SiP Process Development and Manufacturing (SPDM) team that is leading Intel's market transition and driving innovation for the next generation of optical interconnect products. You will play a critical role in the next generation of silicon photonics product roadmaps, fabrication process development, yield improvement roadmaps, and reliability qualifications.
Primary Responsibilities:
- A Process Integrator collaborates with Yield Analysis, Device and Defect Engineers, IPS (SiP Product Division) designers, and Process Engineers to ensure new processes and products are capable of meeting yield and reliability requirements at the time of PRQ.
- Defines and establishes process flow, procedures, and required equipment to develop new devices or products. Plans and conducts experiments to fully characterize the process throughout the development cycle.
- Trains production/receiving engineers for transfer to high volume manufacturing.
- A Product Integration Engineer (PIE) will act as a key technical leader and the primary fab contact for integrating one or more products from customer roadmaps into F11x's fabrication process.
- You will be responsible for driving and managing yield optimization efforts, New Product Introduction (NPI) roadmaps, process development, and Test/SORT/Burn-in capacity/capability to deliver product qualification milestones throughout all phases of the product life cycle (PLC).
- You will be highly engaged in cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and deliver product milestones; interfacing between IPS, F11x process engineering, finance, planning, wafer-level test, quality and reliability (QnR), and OSAT teams.
Qualifications
You must possess the 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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and/or schoolwork/classes/research.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters or Ph.D. in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Materials, etc.) and/or Science discipline such as Materials Science, Physics, Optics/Photonics.
- 2+ years of experience in semiconductor and/or silicon photonics process technology.
- 2+ years of experience in advanced data analysis (using JMP, GAJT and/or SQL), statistical process control (SPC), and design of experiment (DOE) principles.
Preferred Requirements:
- 1+ years of experience in any of the following: Optics, Photonics, SiP, Lasers, or III/V compound.
- 1+ years of experience with process integration roles in silicon photonics or other semiconductor technologies.
- Good time management skills, self-motivated, and have strong desire to succeed in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Ability to learn quickly, be resourceful and have strong problem solving skills.
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, New Mexico, Albuquerque
Additional Locations:
Business group:
Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers - from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.
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: $115,110.00-219,550.00 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 require an on-site presence. * 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:
As a Silicon Photonics (SiP) Process or Product Integration Engineer, you will be part of Intel's SiP Process Development and Manufacturing (SPDM) team that is leading Intel's market transition and driving innovation for the next generation of optical interconnect products. You will play a critical role in the next generation of silicon photonics product roadmaps, fabrication process development, yield improvement roadmaps, and reliability qualifications.
Primary Responsibilities:
- A Process Integrator collaborates with Yield Analysis, Device and Defect Engineers, IPS (SiP Product Division) designers, and Process Engineers to ensure new processes and products are capable of meeting yield and reliability requirements at the time of PRQ.
- Defines and establishes process flow, procedures, and required equipment to develop new devices or products. Plans and conducts experiments to fully characterize the process throughout the development cycle.
- Trains production/receiving engineers for transfer to high volume manufacturing.
- A Product Integration Engineer (PIE) will act as a key technical leader and the primary fab contact for integrating one or more products from customer roadmaps into F11x's fabrication process.
- You will be responsible for driving and managing yield optimization efforts, New Product Introduction (NPI) roadmaps, process development, and Test/SORT/Burn-in capacity/capability to deliver product qualification milestones throughout all phases of the product life cycle (PLC).
- You will be highly engaged in cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and deliver product milestones; interfacing between IPS, F11x process engineering, finance, planning, wafer-level test, quality and reliability (QnR), and OSAT teams.
Qualifications
You must possess the 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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and/or schoolwork/classes/research.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters or Ph.D. in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Materials, etc.) and/or Science discipline such as Materials Science, Physics, Optics/Photonics.
- 2+ years of experience in semiconductor and/or silicon photonics process technology.
- 2+ years of experience in advanced data analysis (using JMP, GAJT and/or SQL), statistical process control (SPC), and design of experiment (DOE) principles.
Preferred Requirements:
- 1+ years of experience in any of the following: Optics, Photonics, SiP, Lasers, or III/V compound.
- 1+ years of experience with process integration roles in silicon photonics or other semiconductor technologies.
- Good time management skills, self-motivated, and have strong desire to succeed in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Ability to learn quickly, be resourceful and have strong problem solving skills.
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, New Mexico, Albuquerque
Additional Locations:
Business group:
Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers - from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.
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: $115,110.00-219,550.00 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 require an on-site presence. * 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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Which electronics companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New Mexico?
Sandia National Laboratories and Intel Corporation's Rio Rancho fab are among the most active electronics employers in New Mexico with documented OPT hiring histories. L3Harris Technologies, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing and Technologies, and smaller defense contractors in the Albuquerque metro also regularly bring on OPT candidates for hardware and embedded systems roles. Sponsorship is never guaranteed, so confirming each employer's current authorization practices before applying is important.
Which cities in New Mexico have the most electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Albuquerque and adjacent Rio Rancho together account for the large majority of electronics OPT opportunities in New Mexico, driven by Intel's semiconductor manufacturing campus and the dense cluster of defense and government contractors surrounding Kirtland Air Force Base. Las Cruces offers a smaller but steady pipeline tied to New Mexico State University research programs and regional electronics firms. Santa Fe occasionally has openings in systems engineering and instrumentation through national laboratory subcontractors.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that routinely qualify include electrical engineer, hardware design engineer, embedded systems engineer, semiconductor process engineer, RF engineer, and test and verification engineer. These positions generally require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field, which aligns with OPT's requirement that work be directly related to your degree. Technician-level roles without a direct degree connection may not satisfy OPT's relatedness requirement, so candidates should verify with their DSO.
How do I find electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New Mexico?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters electronics employers in New Mexico by OPT sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have actively supported F-1 candidates rather than sorting through listings with no visa context. Search by the Electronics and Hardware category and filter to New Mexico to surface relevant roles at employers like Intel, Sandia National Laboratories, and defense contractors in the Albuquerque area. Reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application data through OFLC Wage Search can also help you verify individual employer sponsorship activity.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in New Mexico's electronics sector?
New Mexico's electronics sector is heavily oriented toward defense and national security work, which introduces a practical complication for some F-1 OPT candidates: many roles at Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and defense contractors require a U.S. security clearance, which is generally not available to non-U.S. persons. OPT candidates should focus on positions that explicitly do not require clearance or that are designated as open to foreign nationals. STEM OPT extension is relevant here, as many qualifying engineering roles at larger employers support the 24-month extension.