Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer (Segment Lead) (Contract)

Intel is hiring a Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer (Segment Lead) (Contract). Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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Manage semiconductor manufacturing operations, supply chain readiness, and execution risks for tester ecosystems.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact

Intel Foundry Construction and Sourcing Advanced Packaging Test Tester Front Office is seeking a Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer Contract Employee to support customer execution, supply chain operations, manufacturing planning, and business growth across Intel's tester ecosystem.

As a Segment Lead, you will serve as a key business integrator responsible for aligning customer demand, material readiness, factory execution, and delivery performance. You will work closely with Planning, Factory Operations, Quality, Technology Development, Supply Chain, and Contract Manufacturing partners to manage execution risks, enable business growth, and support operational excellence.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring Intel can successfully scale operations, improve customer delivery performance, and support future business growth while allowing senior subject matter experts to focus on business transformation and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer and Business Execution

Own execution activities for assigned product segments and customers.
Drive alignment between customer demand, factory capacity, material readiness, and manufacturing execution.
Identify delivery risks and drive recovery plans to closure.
Support delivery performance improvement initiatives and customer commitments.

Supply Chain and Material Readiness

Monitor material readiness, shortages, inventory health, and supply continuity.
Coordinate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and Intel stakeholders to resolve execution issues.
Support new product introductions, product transitions, and business ramps.
Participate in inventory optimization and cost reduction initiatives.

Factory Operations

Support factory output, capacity planning, and operational execution.
Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop business reports, metrics, and execution dashboards.
Drive process discipline and operational excellence across assigned product segments.

Business Growth and Transformation

Support business expansion and operational scalability initiatives.
Participate in process improvement and automation readiness activities.
Develop standardized business processes and operating procedures.
Enable organizational readiness for future business growth.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain, factory operations, planning, materials management, or business operations.
Experience working in a high volume manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience using SAP or equivalent business systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Semiconductor manufacturing experience.
Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains.
Understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and manufacturing execution.
Experience supporting new product introductions and factory ramps.
Knowledge of BOM structures and material planning processes.
Experience driving cross-functional business initiatives.
Project management and process improvement experience.

Behavioral Traits

Strong ownership and accountability.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence across organizations without direct authority.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Data-driven decision maker with strong business acumen.
Self-motivated and capable of operating independently with minimal supervision.

Job Type:

Intel Contract Employee

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Kulim

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 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.

How we rate this

Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer (Segment Lead) (Contract) at Intel rates 10 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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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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Key facts

Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer (Segment Lead) (Contract) is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Malaysia, Kulim.
The job was posted on July 22, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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