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How much do foundry engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for foundry engineer in California is $79,363.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,600.00 and $83,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a foundry engineer?

A foundry is a factory or other facility that creates metal castings of products. A foundry engineer designs or upgrades these facilities. They determine the size and strength of the building required based on the client’s needs, ensuring the facility can withstand the high levels of heat needed to make metal molds, utilizes top-of-the-line technologies, and that its construction provides maximum efficiency. Foundry engineers may also redesign or make improvements to older factories to make them more productive. To pursue a career in foundry engineering, you need at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. Other qualifications may include experience with metalworks or in the construction industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a foundry engineer?

To excel as a Foundry Engineer, a thorough understanding of metallurgy, casting processes, and materials science is essential, usually backed by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software, simulation tools, and quality control systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in troubleshooting and collaborating with production teams. These competencies are vital for ensuring efficient, high-quality casting production and for maintaining safety and cost-effectiveness in foundry operations.

What are some common challenges foundry engineers face when working with new alloys or casting techniques?

Foundry Engineers often encounter challenges such as unpredictable material behavior, difficulty in achieving desired mechanical properties, and managing defects like porosity or cracking when working with new alloys or casting processes. Addressing these requires close collaboration with metallurgists, quality assurance teams, and production staff to fine-tune process parameters and conduct thorough testing. Staying updated on industry advancements and utilizing simulation software can also help mitigate these challenges and ensure optimal casting outcomes.

What is the difference between Foundry Engineer vs Metallurgist?

AspectFoundry EngineerMetallurgist
CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgical EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related fields
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, foundries, casting facilitiesResearch labs, metallurgical labs, industrial settings
Industry UsageDesigning and improving casting processes, overseeing productionAnalyzing metal properties, developing alloys, quality control

Foundry Engineers focus on designing, managing, and optimizing casting processes in manufacturing environments. Metallurgists analyze metal properties and develop new alloys. While both roles require knowledge of metals, Foundry Engineers are more involved in production processes, whereas Metallurgists focus on material analysis and research.

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Infographic showing various Foundry Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,363 per year, or $38.2 per hour.

Technology Development Foundry Engineering - Staff Yield Engineer

Intel

Folsom, CA

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Intel rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Job Details:Job Description: 

At the heart of Intel's groundbreaking product advancements, the Logic Technology Development (LTD) organization is a powerhouse of process technology innovation. Our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation propels Intel's Foundry strategy, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the aspirations of our global customers. As we continue to lead the semiconductor industry, we are enhancing our technological capabilities to guarantee the triumph of our customers' diverse and ambitious projects.


Your Role in Intel's Foundry Revolution: As a Foundry Technology Development - Staff Yield Engineer, you will be at the forefront of Intel's collaborative journey with our foundry partners. Your expertise will be pivotal in guiding our customers through the intricate journey of product development, starting from testing and validation to New Product Introduction (NPI) phase to the High Volume Manufacturing (HVM). You will play a vital role in overseeing the wafer manufacturing process and ensuring a seamless transition into volume production. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is not just participating in the industry but actively shaping its future.
We are seeking a broad range of semiconductor expertise across the range of foundry technology development.

Based on experience, potential areas may include:

  • Serve as the yield point of contact through the cycle of foundry product development, from design to initial High Volume Manufacturing (HVM)
  • Define yield goal and roadmap for foundry customer silicon by collaborating with Intel Foundry Services (IFS), Technology Development (TD), and Product Integration
  • Collaborate with TD Process Integration, Device, Defect Metro, and Lab to identify yield detractors and yield enhancement opportunities, specifically for foundry customer silicon
  • Provide yield / defect density projection for different types of customer silicon, including test chips, shuttles, and products
  • Track inline process and non-process changes to incorporate the changepoints into yield prediction model
  • Develop yield models to identify potential parametric and defective loss components and support Process Integration, Device and Module teams to develop projects to eliminate systematic yield losses
  • Support yield analysis of logic, SRAM, and other types of devices on foundry customer silicon
  • Establish correlations between critical inline metrics and yield for better inline control and end of line projection
  • Engage side-by-side with Product Integration and Device teams in customer silicon execution, such as skew split planning and DOE
  • Lead investigations and root-causing on yield signals for foundry customer silicon
  • Identify opportunities to optimize foundry product development operational systems and methodologies to improve efficiency and standardization
  • Work as the technical interface between foundry and both internal stakeholders and external customers
Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline with 6+ years of relevant work experience

OR

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering or physical science with 4+ years of relevant work experience

OR

  • PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering or physical science discipline with 2+ years of industry experience

The years of relevant work experience listed above must be in the field in at least one of the following areas:

  • Semiconductor yield engineering
  • Analysis of yield post silicon yield signal and root-causing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of semiconductor direct yield analysis and engineering experience
  • 3+ direct experience in yield pareto, projection and yield roadmap construction
  • 3+ years of experience within a foundry team, or foundry customer yield collaboration
  • 3+ years of experience interpreting product data including inline, e-test and SORT data, finding failure root cause and inline indicator and driving for solutions
  • Knowledge on inline inspection method, electrical test structures and SORT programs
  • Exposure to fabless design house product development
  • Foundry customer service experience and evidence of strong customer orientation.

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Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Oregon, HillsboroAdditional Locations:US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Texas, AustinPosting 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 TrustN/ABenefits

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: $155,520.00-255,200.00 USDThe 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 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.

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Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1968