Intel
Advanced Packaging Quality and Reliability Engineer
1600 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Full-time · $89k–$146k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Job Description:
About Intel's Manufacturing Team
You will be part of Intel's New Mexico Manufacturing team, which drives innovation and ensures the sustainable production of high-quality products that meet customer needs. This group focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing product reliability, and supporting Intel's broader goals of operational excellence and industry leadership.
Position Overview
As a Manufacturing Quality and Reliability Engineer in New Mexico, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Intel's products and processes during manufacturing ramps to high-volume production. On a day-to-day basis, you will specify inspection and testing mechanisms, conduct quality assessments and audits, evaluate materials and techniques used in production, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives to uphold quality standards. Your contributions will directly impact Intel's manufacturing efficiency, product performance, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Qualify manufacturing ramps to high-volume production while ensuring compliance with quality and reliability standards
Specify inspection mechanisms and testing protocols to maintain product and process integrity
Conduct quality assessments, audits, and risk evaluations to proactively address discrepancies
Develop systems for early detection and containment of manufacturing excursions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement programs and foster a quality-focused culture
Drive supplier audit processes and recommend improvements for supplier performance and product reliability
Extract insights from structured and unstructured data using statistical techniques and machine learning to optimize production output
Manage manufacturing-related issues reported by customers, providing engineering solutions to enhance customer experience
To Be Successful in This Role, You Should Demonstrate the Following Professional Traits
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality challenges before they escalate
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Clear and confident communication when representing quality functions in engineering forums and leadership discussions
Qualifications:
You must possess the minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, internships, and/or military experience. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a specialized field such as Engineering, Science, or a related discipline with 1+ year experience or Master's degree and 0+ years' experience
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, semiconductor fabrication, and quality assessment methodologies
Familiarity with excursion management, reliability fundamentals, or problem-solving techniques
Experience analyzing data using statistical tools and machine learning to inform decision-making
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with no years of required experience
Ability to write automation scripts to improve efficiency of data extraction and analysis
Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and represent quality functions in engineering forums
Strong communication and leadership skills, with a proactive approach to driving process optimization
Demonstrated ability to manage change control processes and drive continuous improvement programs
Job Type:
College GradShift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:
US, New Mexico, AlbuquerqueAdditional 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/ABenefits
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: $89,010.00-146,440.00 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.*
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