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Intel Foundry Process Development Engineer - Lithography
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
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 roles287 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).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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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: This position is in the Logic Technology Development team working in one of the most advanced semiconductor process technologies in the world. You will design, execute, and analyze experiments to develop the process of the next technologies to come into the market. Come join us and help shape the future of the semiconductor process for decades to come. 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 that make the world a better place. 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 rewards that make Intel a Great Place to Work! Find more information about our Amazing Benefits here . What we do: 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 . LTD Semiconductor Senior Process Integration Development Engineers are responsible for leading scientific research enabling the manufacture of innovative device architectures but not limited to: • Lead scientific research enabling the manufacture of innovative device architectures coupled with the realization of these architectures • Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments necessary to meet engineering specifications for their process • Participate in the development of intellectual property • Integrate the many individual steps necessary for the manufacture of complex microprocessors • Ramp to manufacturing volumes to demonstrate the technology meets requirements while simultaneously transferring the technology to counterparts in manufacturing via the Copy Exactly Methodology 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 Qualifications: • The candidate must possess a Master's degree with 4+ years of semiconductor industry experience, or a Ph.D. degree with 2+ years of semiconductor industry experience with a degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) field of study. • Semiconductor processing, Semiconductor fabrication, or nanotechnology. • Design of experiments • Statistical Process Control (SPC) • Computational Data Skills • Have 5+ years of professional and industry experience in one of more of the following: • Lithography photoresist evaluation/development experience • Layer process development experience • Experience driving yield improvement and patterning defect reduction Preferred Qualifications: • Proven experience with integrated process development • Proven experience troubleshooting integrated process impacts on lithography patterning • Proven experience driving integrated process change methodologies to develop a robust process • Demonstrated ability to utilize coding to facilitate data collection and analysis • Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and optimize performance and reliability • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cr