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Oregon's tech corridor from Portland to Beaverton, its semiconductor and clean-energy sectors, and a growing cluster of biotech and software employers make it one of the more active states for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship. Nike, Intel, and a dense network of mid-size startups regularly file for STEM OPT extensions across engineering, data science, and computer science roles.
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Job Description
Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below.
Life at Intel
This position is within the Design Technology Platform (DTP) organization. At Intel, DTP is one of the key pillars enabling Intel to deliver winning products in the marketplace. The PERC ESD development team within this organization is looking for individuals who will be responsible to develop PERC ESD rule decks for latest Intel technologies. Your work will directly enable design teams to get to market faster with leadership products on cutting edge technologies. As part of the DTP/Process Design Kit (PDK) group, you will join a highly motivated team of top-notch engineers solving challenging technical problems enabling PDKs for Intel's most advanced process technologies and drive PDKs towards industry standard methods and ease of use for the end customers.
Responsibilities
- Develop ESD/LU rule decks aligned with the ESD Design Rule Manual (DRM) and reliability requirements.
- Create and maintain reliability ESD and LU design rule methodologies and specifications.
- Collaborate with internal design, reliability, and CAD teams as well as external EDA vendors to define and implement new tool features and requirements.
- Build and execute test cases for rule debugging, validation, and signoff.
- Define QA requirements and drive related automation to improve robustness and efficiency of rule checks.
- Lead innovation initiatives to enhance existing ESD/LU verification automation, tools, and methodologies.
- Identify and analyze ESD/LU design problems, define root causes, and drive practical solutions across teams.
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 a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.
Minimum Qualification
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience in physical design verification (reliability, device physics, process technology, and design rules, extraction or related domains).
- 2+ years' experience with ESD PERC rule decks/runset development and debugging (or equivalent reliability/DRC tools).
- 2+ years' experience in scripting (e.g., Python, Tcl, Perl, or similar) for QA and flow automation.
Preferred Requirements
- Creative, independent, and "out of the box" thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong knowledge of ESD/LU PreSi models (HBM, CDM), I/O design, and related methodologies.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
- Ability to connect the dots across domains and propose cross disciplinary optimal solutions.
- Self-drive with strong leadership skills; able to influence and align internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
- Proven success working with cross functional and cross site teams, with the ability to influence multiple internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment and drive issues to closure.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
- Experience driving cross functional and industrywide initiatives or task forces.
Benefits At Intel
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.
Job Type
Experienced Hire
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
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: $149,600.00 - 284,580.00 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
Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below.
Life at Intel
This position is within the Design Technology Platform (DTP) organization. At Intel, DTP is one of the key pillars enabling Intel to deliver winning products in the marketplace. The PERC ESD development team within this organization is looking for individuals who will be responsible to develop PERC ESD rule decks for latest Intel technologies. Your work will directly enable design teams to get to market faster with leadership products on cutting edge technologies. As part of the DTP/Process Design Kit (PDK) group, you will join a highly motivated team of top-notch engineers solving challenging technical problems enabling PDKs for Intel's most advanced process technologies and drive PDKs towards industry standard methods and ease of use for the end customers.
Responsibilities
- Develop ESD/LU rule decks aligned with the ESD Design Rule Manual (DRM) and reliability requirements.
- Create and maintain reliability ESD and LU design rule methodologies and specifications.
- Collaborate with internal design, reliability, and CAD teams as well as external EDA vendors to define and implement new tool features and requirements.
- Build and execute test cases for rule debugging, validation, and signoff.
- Define QA requirements and drive related automation to improve robustness and efficiency of rule checks.
- Lead innovation initiatives to enhance existing ESD/LU verification automation, tools, and methodologies.
- Identify and analyze ESD/LU design problems, define root causes, and drive practical solutions across teams.
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 a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.
Minimum Qualification
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience in physical design verification (reliability, device physics, process technology, and design rules, extraction or related domains).
- 2+ years' experience with ESD PERC rule decks/runset development and debugging (or equivalent reliability/DRC tools).
- 2+ years' experience in scripting (e.g., Python, Tcl, Perl, or similar) for QA and flow automation.
Preferred Requirements
- Creative, independent, and "out of the box" thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong knowledge of ESD/LU PreSi models (HBM, CDM), I/O design, and related methodologies.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
- Ability to connect the dots across domains and propose cross disciplinary optimal solutions.
- Self-drive with strong leadership skills; able to influence and align internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
- Proven success working with cross functional and cross site teams, with the ability to influence multiple internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment and drive issues to closure.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
- Experience driving cross functional and industrywide initiatives or task forces.
Benefits At Intel
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.
Job Type
Experienced Hire
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
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: $149,600.00 - 284,580.00 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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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Oregon
Verify your role qualifies under O*NET
Before applying, confirm your job title maps to a STEM-designated occupation using O*NET. Many Oregon employers post roles under broad titles like 'analyst' or 'coordinator' that may or may not qualify, depending on the underlying STEM degree classification.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers in Oregon
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor a STEM OPT extension. Ask recruiters directly before your first interview, since Oregon's smaller startups outside Portland often haven't enrolled yet even when they intend to hire internationally.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before accepting an offer
The I-983 training plan must be signed by your employer before USCIS approves your STEM OPT extension. Raise this in the offer stage, not after signing, since Oregon employers unfamiliar with the process may need several weeks to prepare it.
Align your DSO application timing with Oregon university deadlines
Your DSO must recommend the STEM OPT extension in SEVIS before you file with USCIS, and many Oregon universities have internal cutoff windows. Confirm your school's processing timeline at least 90 days before your OPT end date.
Focus on Oregon's semiconductor and cleantech clusters for volume
The Hillsboro and Beaverton corridor hosts semiconductor manufacturers and suppliers with consistent STEM OPT filing histories. Oregon's expanding cleantech sector in Portland also produces engineering and systems roles that routinely qualify for STEM OPT sponsorship.
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Which industries in Oregon sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Semiconductor manufacturing, software development, electrical engineering, and data analytics account for the largest share of F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity in Oregon. The Hillsboro and Beaverton corridor is home to major chip fabrication operations, while Portland supports a concentration of software and cleantech employers that regularly file for STEM OPT extensions across engineering and computer science roles.
Which cities in Oregon have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Portland and the surrounding Washington County cities of Hillsboro and Beaverton collectively account for the majority of F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity in Oregon. Hillsboro in particular hosts a dense cluster of semiconductor employers. Eugene and Corvallis also produce STEM OPT roles tied to university research spinoffs and technology companies, though at lower volume than the Portland metro.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Oregon?
Roles must map to a STEM-designated STEM degree classification, which in Oregon most commonly includes software engineers, electrical engineers, data scientists, process engineers, systems analysts, and computer hardware engineers. Job titles alone don't determine eligibility; the actual duties and the STEM degree classification your employer assigns must align with the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate filters Oregon job listings by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can identify companies that have sponsored STEM OPT workers in your occupation rather than relying on self-reported hiring preferences. Cross-reference employer results with E-Verify enrollment status, since only E-Verify enrolled employers can sponsor your STEM OPT extension under USCIS rules.
Are there any Oregon-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Oregon has no state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal USCIS rules, but the state's startup density outside Portland means many smaller employers haven't enrolled in E-Verify. Candidates targeting Oregon's mid-size tech and biotech companies should confirm E-Verify enrollment early in the hiring process. Oregon's public universities, including Oregon State and the University of Oregon, have DSO offices with varying internal processing timelines that affect when you can submit your USCIS extension application.