Principal Engineer, Product Development Engineer
Intel Corporation
Malaysia, Penang Until 10/9/2026 12+ years exp First posted August 10, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
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The Role and Impact As a Principal Engineer, Product Development Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating, developing, and optimizing Intel's integrated circuit designs for manufacturability and high-volume production. You will contribute by designing and debugging advanced test flows, hardware solutions, and methodologies to ensure product quality and performance. Your expertise will directly shape Intel's ability to deliver industry-leading products, driving innovation and efficiency in manufacturing processes. Business group This role is part of Intel's broader Product Development Engineering team, which focuses on ensuring Intel products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and scalability from design to production. The group plays a critical role in supporting Intel's overarching goal of delivering cutting-edge technologies to market, advancing manufacturing capabilities, and enabling industry leadership. Key Responsibilities - Lead and develop advanced testability and manufacturability methodologies for integrated circuits across the product lifecycle. - Evaluate new product designs using Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug functionality and performance issues. - Drive design-for-test/debug/manufacturing (DFT/DFD/DFM) improvements in collaboration with designers for efficient production testing. - Develop and debug complex software programs for test equipment and validation vectors. - Create and validate hardware solutions for component testing and production. - Analyze component specifications versus performance to ensure manufacturability across process and design corners. - Perform yield analysis and test time reduction to optimize production costs without compromising quality. - Collaborate with fab, assembly, and manufacturing teams to ensure readiness for high-volume manufacturing ramp and product qualification. - Drive technical strategies to resolve manufacturing and yield issues prior to production ramp-up. - Mentor and develop technical leaders within the organization, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field and 12+ years of experience OR Master's degree and 8+ years of experience OR PhD and 6+ years of experience in product development engineering, integrated circuit design, or manufacturing environments. - Expertise in testability and manufacturability methodologies for integrated circuits, including DFT, DFD, and DFM principles. - Proficiency in developing complex software programs for test equipment and validation processes. - Demonstrated experience with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and comprehensive data analysis for yield optimization. - Strong technical background in postsilicon debug and manufacturing readiness processes. Preferred Qualifications - Proven ability to drive technical strategies and align organizational goals with product development milestones. - Experience mentoring and developing technical leaders, fostering growth within teams. - Strong communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration across fab, assembly, and manufacturing groups. - Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in integrated circuit design and manufacturing. We invite you to join a team that values technical excellence, leadership, and innovation in delivering impactful products to the market. Take the next step in your career and help us shape the future of technology at Intel.
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Experienced HireShift:
Shift 1 (Malaysia)Primary Location:
Malaysia, PenangAdditional 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
This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.About this role
Summary
Lead IC design evaluation, testing, debugging, and manufacturing process optimization.
Job title
Principal Engineer, Product Development Engineer
Experience level
12+ years or equivalent with advanced degrees
Minimum experience
12+ years exp
Industry
semiconductors
Location requirements
Malaysia, Penang; hybrid work allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
electrical engineeringIC designtest methodologiessoftware programmingATE
Preferred skills
leadershipcross-functional collaborationindustry trendsmanufacturing processes
Specializations
integrated circuitstestabilitymanufacturabilitysoftware developmentyield analysis
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Hybrid City