AMHS Intelligent Systems Engineer

About the opportunity:

Drive the Automated Circulatory Engine of Intel Foundry. Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) serve as the circulatory system of Intel’s high-volume manufacturing facilities, enabling continuous 24×7 wafer transport and reticle delivery across our Gordon Moore Park at Ronler Acres and Aloha campuses.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Systems Software Development Engineer to take ownership of real-time cleanroom automation architectures, high-availability control software, and data-driven factory throughput. Operating at the convergence of distributed software systems, factory physics, and advanced cleanroom operations, you will directly influence wafer cycle times, tool availability, and operational yield for next-generation process nodes.

Join a team where innovation meets operational excellence. Bring your expertise and passion for innovation to Intel, where your contributions will shape the future of manufacturing technology.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical expert responsible for ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the AMHS within the manufacturing environment, including flexibility to participate in an operational on-call rotation to support 24×7 manufacturing escalations.

• Design, integrate, and deploy robust end-to-end software solutions for 300mm wafer transport, reticle management, and automated stocker systems across high-volume cleanroom environments.

• Debug, tune, and sustain multi-tier automation platforms—spanning low-level firmware, OS configurations, database interfaces, and real-time scheduling algorithms—to maximize tool availability and eliminate dispatch bottlenecks.

• Partner cross-functionally with IT Platforms, Networks, Middleware, and Module Equipment Engineering to qualify and integrate new automation capabilities with zero operational disruption to high-volume manufacturing line balance.

• Function as the module technical authority for system excursions; drive structured Root Cause Analysis and implement robust permanent corrective and preventive actions.

• Develop performant SQL queries, Python automation routines, and PowerBI dashboards to monitor fleet health, analyze telemetry logs, and proactively eliminate systemic failures before they manifest as tool downtime.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through DPO and DPG to ensure all sites benefit, and complete equipment qualification in accordance with appropriate qual specifications.

• Collaborate with Intel’s worldwide AMHS engineering network to maintain alignment with Copy Exactly! protocols and industry SEMI standards while working in a cleanroom environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering/ECE, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 3+ years of relevant industry experience, OR a Master’s degree in the above fields with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in troubleshooting complex robotics, equipment, distributed systems, industrial controls, or factory automation platforms.

Nice to have:

• 2+ years of experience within semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities, with 300mm fab operations preferred.

• Direct engineering experience with automated material handling OEM systems.

• Proficiency in SQL database query development and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or VB script for log analytics and automated monitoring.

• Knowledge of SEMI communication standards including SEMI E84, E87, E157, E40, and Manufacturing Execution Systems integration.

• Applied knowledge of factory physics, queueing theory, and Theory of Constraints to enhance cycle time and wafer velocity.

• Experience with model-based structured problem-solving methodologies such as FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, or 8D.

• Experience with CAD/CAM engineering tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or automated layout modeling.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and stock bonuses

• Comprehensive health benefit programs

• Retirement benefit programs

• Vacation time

Job details:

• Annual Salary Range: $128,880.00 – 211,200.00 USD

• Job Type: Experienced Hire

• Shift: Shift 1

• Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

• Work Model: On-site presence required

About the company:

At Intel Foundry Technology & Manufacturing, we design, build, and scale the physical and digital infrastructure that powers the future of computing. Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance compliance and ethical hiring practices.

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