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Defect Metrology Tool Install Engineer
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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Sponsor Radar — Intel Corporation
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: Join Intel Foundry Construction and Sourcing (FCS), a team dedicated to building and optimizing world-class semiconductor manufacturing facilities. FCS drives the construction, equipment installation, and startup of advanced factories that enable Intel's technology roadmap. As part of this team, you will contribute to the deployment of cutting-edge manufacturing equipment that powers the future of semiconductor innovation. As a Defect Metrology Tool Install Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing installation projects for advanced inspection and metrology equipment used to support process control, yield improvement, and manufacturing excellence. You will work closely with engineering, construction, manufacturing, and supplier partners to deliver successful tool installation projects supporting Intel's leading-edge factories. This is an onsite position located in Hillsboro, Oregon. What You'll Do Core Responsibilities • Coordinate and execute semiconductor tool installation activities supporting factory construction and manufacturing ramp milestones. • Collaborate with factory owners, suppliers, contractors, and engineering teams to ensure equipment, materials, and resources are available to support project schedules. • Lead planning and coordination activities across multiple stakeholders to support successful tool installation execution. • Monitor equipment readiness, procurement status, funding approvals, and project milestones. • Develop and maintain installation plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies. • Act as the primary Intel equipment owner from planning through installation and turnover. • Resolve project constraints, escalate risks, and drive issue resolution to maintain schedule commitments. • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Intel safety, quality, and operational standards. Defect Metrology-Specific Responsibilities • Support installation, relocation, startup, and qualification activities for defect inspection and metrology equipment. • Partner with yield engineering, process engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to support equipment deployment and operational readiness. • Coordinate readiness activities required for metrology equipment installation and turnover. • Drive issue resolution related to equipment integration, facilities interfaces, startup activities, and installation challenges. • Support deployment of advanced metrology and inspection technologies that enable process control and yield improvement. • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful qualification of equipment supporting manufacturing operations. The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate: • Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills with a focus on delivering results. • Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams. • Ability to make sound decisions, solve problems, and drive timely resolution of issues. • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a highly matrixed environment. • Ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. • Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. • Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements. • Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment. Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. • See Intel Benefits for more details. Qualifications: You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements