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Reliability Lab Shock and Vibration Testing Engineer
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, Arizona, Phoenix
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles11 certified filings for “Quality Reliability Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in AZ: $103k–$130k, median $117k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Details: Job Description: The Stress Test and Reliability Laboratory organization is looking for a dynamic, hands-on engineer to join their environmental stress tool engineering team in Chandler, AZ. The lab engineering team develops and maintains a fleet of equipment which is used to evaluate Intel's silicon, package, and assembly technologies under simulated field use including heat, humidity, temperature change, and dynamic stresses such as shock and vibration. This role will focus on supporting our dynamics stress capability. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and analyzing mechanical reliability and environmental stress testing programs for semiconductor devices, boards, and assemblies. The role requires expertise in shock, vibration, and dynamic mechanical loading methodologies with a strong emphasis on industry-standard test requirements and a deep knowledge of the physics of failure. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Develop, plan, and execute dynamic stress tests, including shock, vibration, and other test methods in compliance with JEDEC, IPC, and/or customer requirements • Develop test fixtures, instrumentation strategies, and data acquisition systems to support mechanical reliability evaluations. • Working with the operations team, perform testing on devices • Analyze test data using statistical and engineering methods to identify failure modes, performance limits, and reliability risks. • Correlate test data to mechanical models to validate and improve simulation results • Generate detailed test plans, procedures, reports, and qualification documentation. • Drive continuous improvement of laboratory capabilities, test automation, and best practices for dynamic stress testing. • Ensure laboratory operations comply with applicable safety, quality, and calibration requirements. • Provide technical guidance regarding shock and vibration requirements throughout the product development lifecycle. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research. Minimum Requirements Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar STEM related degree: • BS with 4+ years of experience in shock and vibration stress testing/methods • -OR- MS with 1+ years of experience in shock and vibration stress testing/methods • - OR- PhD with 6 months+ of experience in shock and vibration stress testing/methods Experience can come from a combination of educational and work experience and may include: • Hands-on experience conducting shock and vibration testing using electrodynamic shakers and mechanical shock equipment. • Working knowledge of JEDEC and/or IPC standards related to board-level reliability and mechanical stress testing. • Experience developing test plans, procedures, and qualification reports. • Proficiency with data acquisition systems, accelerometers, strain gauges, and vibration control software. • Experience analyzing vibration and shock response data and interpreting failure mechanisms. • Understanding of finite element analysis (FEA) results and correlation to physical testing. Preferred Qualifications • Deep expertise with JEDEC standards such as JESD22-B103, JESD22-B110, JESD22-B111, and other relevant mechanical reliability requirements. • Experience interpreting and applying IPC standards including IPC-9703 and related solder joint reliability specifications. • Familiarity wit