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Job Description: 

About Intel Foundry Construction and Sourcing (FCS)

Join Intel Foundry Construction and Sourcing (FCS) in building the world's largest semiconductor manufacturing factories across the globe. The future is what we build. The scope of our work includes but is not limited to Advanced Packaging Factories, New Wafer Fabrication factories (Fabs), Fab Conversions, Process Tools Install, Infrastructure, and Progressive Build. We are looking for world-class technical talent to join our team. If you enjoy working with the latest technology in a rewarding, fast-paced environment, this is the right place for you. Everywhere you go, you'll find an opportunity to make a difference. In any given workday, you will be given the responsibility to innovate and create an impact on our business.

Position Overview

The Install Qualification Operations Specialist is responsible for driving key milestones enabling tool installation, readiness, and qualification within Intel Foundry Construction and Sourcing (FCS). The role is responsible for equipment install execution from pre-design through design finish and set to SL2 signoff, ensuring safe delivery, accurate scope definition, efficient construction, and prompt vendor qualification. This position requires five days per week onsite presence and close coordination with manufacturing, design, construction, OEMs, trade contractors, and supplier partners.

Key Responsibilities

Install and Qualification Execution
• Own key tool install milestones including set, rigging, placement, hook up, energization, and qual.
• Support troubleshooting for Supplier Qual and Intel Qual to quickly resolve issues.
• Drive micro schedule and pull plan development to support tool install milestones.
• Manage decoupled construction paths SET/SL2 to accelerate readiness.
• Coordinate testing and facility readiness

DECON / DE-INSTALL
• Lead and execute factory equipment de-install, decommissioning, decontamination, and demo activities throughout the 6D lifecycle.
• Manage project scope, schedule, safety, and contractor execution to achieve factory turnover milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering, facilities, operations, EHS, and external vendors to support tool move-outs and asset disposition.
• Ensure compliance with site safety requirements, LOTO procedures, de-install standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive risk mitigation, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost performance.

Supplier and Vendor Management
• Manage OEMs and third-party vendors to achieve best-in-class qual durations.
• Drive early vendor enablement and facility readiness using ESOPN (Equipment sign-off per need).
• Ensure clean handoff from construction completion to vendor qual finish.
• Manage contracts, KPIs, and supplier scorecards in partnership with Procurement.

Operations and Continuous Improvement
• Oversee contractor and supplier activities in accordance with SLAs.
• Monitor site operational budget and maximize efficiency.
• Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste, reduce install durations, and improve quality.
• Document and share lessons learned across modules and sites.
• Influence tool install methods through innovation and best-known methods (BKMs).

Qualifications:

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must have at least one of the following:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related field and 3+ years of experience in Project Management, or Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience. OR
• Associate's Degree related to semiconductor manufacturing and 5+ years of experience in Project Management, or Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience. OR
• 8+ years of experience in Project Management, or Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor fab de-install, demo/decon, or construction programs.
• Knowledge of 6D processes, DSL checklists, and factory transition activities.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous tool move-outs and contractor work fronts.
• PMP certification.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

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 could be performed in the US: $101,900.00-143,860.00 USD

 

 

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

 

 

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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