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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 roles45 certified filings for “Packaging Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in AZ: $115k–$143k, median $139k.
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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
- 45 certified filings for “Packaging Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in AZ: $115k–$143k, median $139k. Most were filed at wage level III (59%) — 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:
The Role and Impact
Note: This position requires regular onsite presence to perform essential job responsibilities.
New Mexico Wafer Packaging Manufacturing (NMWPM) is expanding, and we are seeking Module Engineers specializing in Wafer-Level Assembly, Die Preparation, and Metrology. These roles will support both high-volume manufacturing (HVM) and technology development activities, including process transfers and product start-ups for Foveros, Embedded Bridge, and Intel Foundry Services (IFS) technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Drive sustained operational excellence by proactively identifying and implementing safety and ergonomic improvements, excursion prevention measures, and initiatives that enhance equipment availability, utilization, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with partner factories to transfer new processes, maintain Copy Exactly standards, share best practices, and drive continuous improvements in processes and equipment performance.
• Develop and execute technology roadmaps to achieve process requirements, business objectives, and key milestones.
• Install, qualify, and ramp equipment and manufacturing processes to support new product introductions and production start-up milestones.
• Lead efforts to resolve complex technical challenges and implement robust systems that prevent recurrence.
• Support and sustain development and pilot production lines during early test vehicle and production phases.
• Partner closely with engineers, technicians, integration teams, shift leadership, and management to deliver development and manufacturing commitments.
• Evaluate, qualify, and implement new hardware, software, and equipment upgrades.
• Lead critical task forces and cross-functional initiatives related to areas of ownership and adjacent manufacturing processes.
Desired Behavioral Traits
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• A strong commitment to safety and a proactive approach to promoting a safe work environment.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and technical challenges.
• A results-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills, initiative, resourcefulness, and accountability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving business objectives.
• The ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable communication for stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proven success working within high-performing teams, including demonstrated leadership, collaboration, prioritization, and problem-solving capabilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience applying Lean principles and methodologies to drive operational and manufacturing excellence.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related engineering discipline with 4+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience; or
• Master's degree in a STEM or related engineering discipline with 3+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience; or
• PhD in a STEM or related engineering discipline with relevant academic or research experience in semiconductor technologies, electronics, mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes, or closely related fields.
Relevant experience may include:
• Semiconductor processing and manufacturing
• Process characterization and optimization
• Manufacturing process control methodologies
• Continuous process improvement initiatives
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Design of Experiments (DOE) and data-driven problem solving
Applicable experience may be obtained through a combination of the areas listed above and does not need to b
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