Job Description # 1: Candidate will be a member of a mechanics core competency team based in Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona to develop time and temperature dependent material property characterization capability, including strength/fracture/failure of thin films, Chip Scale Packages, and novel interconnects. Team supports the technology development of Intel's next generation silicon packaging technologies for all market segments including CPU's, Chipsets, Telecom & Wireless products.

The candidate will be expected to identify, assess and/or develop analytical and experimental techniques for materials mechanical characterization tools and techniques and to define and execute metrology development and validation experiments. A MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics or a related discipline, with 0-2 years experience. Expertise required in materials testing & characterization. Knowledge of following areas: Commercial mechanical testing hardware, equipment and testing procedures such as MTS/Instron, Opto-mechanical testing techniques (Moire', Digital Image Correlation, etc.); ASTM and/or NIST testing standards, Interfacial strength and fracture analysis. Exposure to finite element analysis software such as ABAQUS or ANSYS, and IC packaging a definite plus. Candidate must be willing to work in a cross-cultural team environment with good communication (written and presentation) skills. Interaction will also be required with teams in Chandler (AZ), Malaysia and the Philippines.

CONTACT: Gaurang Choksi [email protected]

Job Description # 2: Candidate will be a member of a mechanics core competency team based in Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona to influence the mechanical design, materials selection and structural integrity & reliability of IC packages and other associated components under manufacturing, test and usage conditions. . Team supports the technology development of Intel's next generation silicon packaging technologies for all market segments including CPU's, Chipsets, Telecom & Wireless products.

Candidate must be able to conduct numerical analyses and analyze validation experiments that influence the required physical characteristics of integrated circuit packages. An PhD or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics or a related discipline, with 0-2 years with a strong background in mechanical engineering and materials response analysis. Candidate should have a good understanding of solid mechanics and knowledge of linear/non-linear finite element analysis; response to static and/or dynamic loadings; numerical tools/techniques in damage mechanics and fracture. Exposure / knowledge to IC packaging or PC-Boards a definite plus. Candidate must be willing to work in a cross-cultural team environment with good communication (written and presentation) skills. Interaction will also be required with teams in Chandler (AZ), Malaysia and the Philippines.

CONTACT: Gaurang Choksi [email protected]