Senior Capacity and Strategic Planning Engineer

Intel is hiring a Senior Capacity and Strategic Planning Engineer in Phoenix, United States. It pays $141k-$199k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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On Level's scale, this role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
Tools and skills the posting cites include capacity planning, strategic planning and supply demand analysis.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 789 other open roles at Intel.
The role was posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Lead long-range capacity planning and manufacturing strategy using advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled decision tools.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

Intel Foundry Capacity and Strategic Planning is responsible for ensuring the right capacity is available at the right place, time, and cost to support customer commitments and business objectives across Intel's manufacturing network. This role drives strategic capacity planning across multiple technologies, sites, and planning horizons, enabling informed decisions that support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Factory General Managers, Manufacturing Leadership, Technology Development, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations teams to develop executable capacity strategies, evaluate business tradeoffs, and influence critical investment and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities
Lead long-range capacity planning, scenario development, and supply-demand analysis across Intel's manufacturing network.
Develop capacity strategies and recommendations that balance customer demand, factory capability, capital investments, and financial objectives.
Drive tradeoff analyses involving capacity, capital, technology transitions, factory space, and network optimization.
Partner directly with Fab Managers and manufacturing leadership to ensure plans are executable and aligned with factory realities.
Identify capacity risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies to support business objectives.
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and executive reviews.
Translate complex analyses into concise and compelling business insights that drive enterprise-level decisions.
Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across Manufacturing, Technology Development, Finance, Supply Planning, and Foundry organizations.
Leverage AI, advanced analytics, and automation to improve planning efficiency, scenario evaluation, risk identification, and decision quality.
Drive adoption of AI-enabled planning and decision-support capabilities across the organization.

Behavioral traits:

Strong communication, executive storytelling, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data modeling skills.

This role is an On-site required position.
This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in the following:

-Capacity planning, strategic planning, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, or semiconductor operations.
-Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting recommendations to senior leadership and executive audiences.
-Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive decisions in complex and ambiguous environments.
-Experience working directly with manufacturing organizations and factory leadership teams.
-Experience utilizing AI tools, automation, or advanced analytics to improve business processes and decision-making.
-Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and analytical tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related discipline.
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, foundry operations, or wafer fabrication.
Knowledge of S&OP, Long-Range Planning (LRP), capacity strategy, and capital planning processes.
Experience partnering with Fab Managers, Factory General Managers, and senior manufacturing leaders.
Experience applying AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, or optimization techniques in planning or manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success influencing strategic business, manufacturing, or capital investment decisions.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

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

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: $140,830.00-198,820.00 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.

How we rate this

Senior Capacity and Strategic Planning Engineer at Intel rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Senior Capacity and Strategic Planning Engineer is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The listed salary is $141k-$199k a year.
The role is based in US, Arizona, Phoenix.
The job was posted on October 16, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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