Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles287 certified filings for “Process Engineer” (Materials Engineers) in OR: $113k–$133k, median $133k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 roles
- 287 certified filings for “Process Engineer” (Materials Engineers) in OR: $113k–$133k, median $133k. Most were filed at wage level III (87%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Job Details:
Job Description:
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Logic Technology Development (LTD) organization delivers the latest process technology innovations to drive Intel's amazing product roadmap. Look at Life Inside Intel here.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Intel is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer with deep expertise in lithography scanner technology and broad experience in logic technology development, enhancement, and customization. In this role, you will lead scanner technology development and improvement for high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on advancing scanner performance and enabling Intel’s next-generation process technologies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead lithography technology development and innovation to enable advanced device architectures and high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead scientific research and technology development to enable the manufacture and realization of advanced device architectures.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments required to meet engineering and process specifications.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual property and innovative technology solutions.
• Integrate complex process steps required for the manufacture of advanced microprocessors.
• Ramp technologies to manufacturing volumes, demonstrate that performance meets requirements, and transfer qualified technologies to manufacturing partners using Copy Exactly methodology.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and researchers, fostering continuous learning and technical development.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Hands-on lithography industry experience with current experience in advanced node scanner development.
• Hands-on experience with ASML EUV and DUV scanner platforms.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot process/scanner interactions and delivering scanner overlay improvement.
• Experience with integrated process development to co-optimize process flows and overlay mark design.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and data analysis.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Experience driving integrated process change methodologies based on complex data analysis.
• Direct scanner equipment development experience and vendor engagement.
• Strong capability to troubleshoot complex process and production issues at advanced nodes.
• Deep working knowledge of lithography equipment operation, including automation and process control systems.
• Familiarity with factory automation or manufacturing execution and control systems.
Qualifications:
• Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years, Master's degree with 10+ years, or Ph.D. with 7+ years of experience
• 7+ years of hands-on lithography industry experience.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We foster a collaborative, supportive, and exciting environment where the brightest minds in the world come together to achieve exceptional results. We give you opportunities to transform technology and create a better future by delivering products. Intel Corporation Core Values here.
BENEFITS:
We provide benefits that promote a healthy, enjoyable life: excellent medical plans, wellness programs, and amenities, time off, recreational activities, discounts on various products and services, and many more creative perks that make Intel a Great Place to Work. Find more information about our Amazing Benefits here.
We invite you to bring your skills, ideas, and aspirations to Intel, where you will find the perfect environment to grow and make an impact. Apply today to become part of a team that shapes the future of workplace and real estate services. Join us in advancing memory syst
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