Module Engineer (Contract)

Intel is hiring a Module Engineer (Contract). Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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Own, monitor, and optimize semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment to drive operational excellence and yield performance.

process-optimizationstatistical-analysisroot-cause-investigationsemiconductor-manufacturingdata-analysis

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering technical solutions that drive innovation and enhance operational performance. You will work hands-on with advanced technologies, tackling diverse technical challenges and contributing to the success of your team. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in shaping Intel's manufacturing processes and maintaining its competitive edge in the semiconductor industry.

Employment Type: 1-Year Contract

Business group
The Intel Foundry organization focuses on delivering cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities and innovative solutions for global customers. This team plays a critical role in advancing semiconductor technologies while supporting Intel's broader goals of enabling world-changing innovation. Joining this group offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, collaborating with experts and contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities

Own, monitor, and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment to ensure operational excellence, safety, quality, productivity, and yield performance.
Analyze process, equipment, and production data to identify trends, develop actionable insights, and drive data-informed decision making for continuous improvement.
Conduct experiments, testing, and measurements to maintain process control, improve capability, and reduce variation, defects, and manufacturing excursions.
Develop, implement, and sustain process and equipment improvements that enhance manufacturing efficiency, reliability, cost effectiveness, and operational performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, process engineering, equipment engineering, quality, and technology development to resolve technical challenges and support business objectives.
Support the development, qualification, deployment, and transfer of new manufacturing technologies, processes, and best practices across global sites.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for process deviations, equipment issues, and yield-impacting events.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through statistical analysis, data visualization, automation, and performance monitoring tools.
Partner with equipment suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve equipment capability, reliability, maintainability, and manufacturing readiness.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, dashboards, reports, and project updates to ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing.
Support equipment installation, qualification, maintenance, and factory ramp activities while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Contribute to next-generation process development and manufacturing innovation to strengthen Intel's competitive advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with hands-on experience in technical domains gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training, OR a Master's degree in a relevant field with no prior professional experience.
Proficiency in technical tools, software, or systems relevant to manufacturing engineering.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions.
Commitment to an initial 1-year contract term, with openness to a performance-based 1-year extension.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate complex manufacturing data into actionable insights.
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering, equipment engineering, manufacturing operations, or related technical fields.
Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and root cause analysis methodologies.
Experience with data visualization, reporting, dashboard development, or analytics tools to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
Strong expertise in manufacturing process characterization, process optimization, yield improvement, and defect reduction methodologies.
Experience with equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, qualification, and performance optimization in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of automation, process control systems, and manufacturing data systems is an added advantage.
Effective collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
Enthusiasm for continuous learning, innovation, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced technical environment.

Take the next step in your career by joining a team that values your curiosity, expertise, and ambition. Be part of shaping the future of technology at Intel.

Job Type:

Intel Contract Employee

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Penang

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

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.

How we rate this

Module Engineer (Contract) at Intel rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Module Engineer (Contract) is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Malaysia, Penang.
The job was posted on September 8, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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