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Module Engineering PhD Intern
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, Arizona, Phoenix
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 roles9 certified filings for “Engineering Manager” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in AZ: $163k–$233k, median $198k. Most were filed at wage level II (33%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($120,898.00-120,902.00 USD) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. 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: Materials Technology Development (MTD) is looking for a Summer Intern 2027 in Assembly Technology Development (ATD). As a Module Engineering – Graduate Intern , you will: • Conduct fundamental research and experimentation to characterize materials, identify potential failure modes, understand structure-property-performance relationships, assess material feasibility for product applications, and provide strategic material technology recommendations. • Collaborate closely with materials suppliers to develop and source material formulations that meet stringent technology, quality, availability, and cost requirements. • Develop comprehensive understanding of Intel's assembly processes, material interactions, and their impact on overall product performance. • Partners with Equipment and Process Engineering teams implement material technologies on test vehicles and products while evaluating their performance metrics. • Design and develop assembly processes and equipment by applying innovative concepts and novel solutions to enable Intel's roadmap for next-generation assembly packaging platform technologies. Qualifications: You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Experience would be obtained through a combination of prior education level classes, and current level school classes, projects, research, and relevant previous job and/or internship experience. Minimum Qualifications: Education: The candidate must be a full-time student pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the following disciplines: • Materials Science and Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Polymer Science or Polymer Chemistry • Metallurgy or related technical fields 6+ months / 1+ years of relevant experience in: • Fundamental research and experimentation Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should also demonstrate the following behavioral traits and skills: • Technical problem-solving abilities. • Strong presentation and communication skills. • Fast-learning capabilities and deep technical expertise in their field. • Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams. This position is not eligible for employment-based visa/immigration sponsorship. Intel sponsors individuals for employment-based visas for positions where we experience a shortage of U.S. workers. These skills shortage roles are typically STEM positions requiring a Master's or PhD degree, or a Bachelor's degree with at least three years of post-degree related job experience. This position does not qualify for Intel sponsorship because it is either a non-STEM position, or a STEM position that only requires a Bachelor's degree and less than three years' experience. For information on Intel's immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/hiring.html Job Type: Student / Intern Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Arizona, Phoenix Additional Locations: Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel . Annual Salary Range for jobs which