Intel Ireland Salaries and experiences?

dazzday · 11-07-2011 5:47pm #1

Could only find 4year + topics on this. Looking for a little help.

Anybody know the starting salaries for graduates, masters and phds?
Anyone have any recent experiences working there?
Interview tips?

Much appreciated

kala85 · 26-12-2011 8:17pm

dazzday wrote: »

Could only find 4year + topics on this. Looking for a little help.

Anybody know the starting salaries for graduates, masters and phds?
Anyone have any recent experiences working there?
Interview tips?

Much appreciated

Bump - same question as above??

thecornflake · 28-12-2011 9:01pm

kala85 wrote: »

Bump - same question as above??

Job dependent, you would be lucky to be employed without a PhD. That's all they seem to be after. As for working there, I have heard some horror stories and some great stories. Apparently there are jobs that re just pure number crunching all day long and other equally boring jobs. Then also I have heard of people working in some awesome areas.

dazzday · 08-01-2012 3:21am

Just to update this a little, been working here now for 3 months as a graduate process engineer.

Anybody want a little more info of salaries, interview, experiences etc feel free to PM me.

Overlord87 · 24-07-2012 12:27am

I will have an FTF interview for graduate process engineer vacancy. How is it?? How much money I can expect?

mawk · 24-07-2012 8:12am

That seems like entirely the wrong question to be caring about to me. As a graduate by far the more valuable is getting the experience and the CV entries.

If I was the staff member hiring, I wouldnt be excited to hire someone who only cares about the salary.

But Intel should be in line with general Graduate rates. anywhere from 22000-30000 depending on position, experience and luck.

Edit

I wrote that with Overlord in mind

chris85 · 24-07-2012 10:03am

I interviewed in the last month for this position. Had two 1-2-1 interviews back to back with an Engineering manager. They both had behavioural type questions and then asked some tech questions. One asked about my masters project and probed on that a bit, the other asked some tech questions relating to control systems. Basic enough stuff, they just want to be sure you have decent tech knowledge, as a graduate they arent expecting you to know everything. One talked a bit about SPC.

A few points to hit on.

Recent investment in new fab in Leixlip
Current transistor sizes and what they make in Intel Ireland
Transistor technologies (3D transistors, high-k materials, etc)

Try inject as much about future technologies and current trends whereever you can. They will probe your answers a bit so ensure you can discuss well whatever you answer.

I got the job also.

Overlord87 · 24-07-2012 11:13am

Thank you for some tips and answer to my question. It is not like I am interested only in money. In my case this is relevant question because working in intel will be connected with relocating to Ireland where I never been before. I am trying to find in internet information about cost of leaving and earnings. It would be unwise if I neglect those factors. Salary range between 22k and 30k is just what I predicted but once again thank you for conformation.

board silly · 02-11-2012 11:29am

I interviewed for grad process engineer 2 weeks ago and still haven't heard back, apart from an email during the week saying the HR lady would be speaking with the manager/s that evening. that was after emailing her a couple of times asking for an update

any idea why it's taking so long?

krd · 05-11-2012 9:51pm

thecornflake wrote: »

Job dependent, you would be lucky to be employed without a PhD.

The qualifications arms race.

From an engineering perspective, it's the Intel subcontractors you should look into. They do all the fiddly stuff with the machines. Research is different. Most Intel jobs are just Homer O'Simpson types pressing buttons.

doolox · 23-11-2012 11:08am

Typical of Intel and associated management and the general Intel Community.

This is why I left that company 4 yrs ago and have never looked back.

It is vitally important NOT to join Intel solely for money but if you genuinely enjoy Technology, constant change and constant almost wearing challenge then it is the place for you.

They pay for all relevant 3rd level courses and even provide coaching and tuition , some on site some off site, for suitable candidates.

Be prepared to have to justify and account for your every move and decision.

Stick it out for a few years and THEN make a jump to some outside contractor or agency who are employed by Intel the handle all the critical technically intense jobs. You will usually find that the lead tech and engineers on the specialist machines and plant are externally employed and managed.
Get to know and find out all you can about these external employees, conditions, salaries etc but do it discretely.

I did not have enough liking for or facility for technology and have made my living in some other industry and sector, which I enjoy very much. But I cannot stress enough that you need to examine your motivation and talent and liking for your chosen technical career before thinking of joining Intel.

heidi7 · 26-05-2014 2:52pm

Any new updates on salaries/work experience in Intel? I have a PhD looking to start work there asap

Newtown90 · 06-06-2014 1:47pm

Worked in Intel for a year with an Engineering Subcontractor.

It was definitely the worst work environment I've come across.

Very cut throat, all over contractors and intel reps your working with are down you cross checking your work and if there is the simplest mistake there is a massive deal about it.

I was very glad to get away to a better job in the pharma sector.

The money I was on was about the 30k mark, however knowing older people below me were on more than me made me sick considering I got 2 promotions and was never offered a raise.

I have a few mates that are Intel staff and generally 75% are just G.O.'s.

Any staff engineering job requires 3/4 interviews which I think is an insult to a person who has a degree / masters etc.

Was glad to be walked to the door on my final day!

No Mas · 07-07-2014 2:31pm

Graduate Manufacturing technician interview, I just wonder what kind of wages I may expect, I am a qualified fitter with degree energy menagment?? Any idea roughly? Thanks in advance also!!!

QuantumP · 14-07-2014 10:00pm

A friend of mine was recently hired as a graduate manufacturing technician.
He's started on 26k/Yr + productivity based bonuses.

Good luck in your interview!

Dermighty · 15-07-2014 3:54pm

No Mas wrote: »

Graduate Manufacturing technician interview, I just wonder what kind of wages I may expect, I am a qualified fitter with degree energy menagment?? Any idea roughly? Thanks in advance also!!!

No. This used to be the case with Mech Eng but it's no longer applicable.

Ging Ging · 25-07-2014 12:40am

Dermighty wrote: »

No. This used to be the case with Mech Eng but it's no longer applicable.

What do you mean? What used to be the case with mechical
engineering?

newmug · 26-07-2014 8:27pm

Intel. The ultimate tyrannical faceless evil corporation. So glad to be out of there.

Dermighty · 01-08-2014 2:38pm

Ging Ging wrote: »

What do you mean? What used to be the case with mechical
engineering?

I misread your post as "I am a qualified fitter with a degree in energy menagement??" (sic) as "Am I a qualified fitter with a degree in energy management??".

It was the case a number of years ago where by doing a mech eng degree you would also end up as a qualified fitter due to the content of the course. This has changed.

keane2097 · 01-08-2014 2:42pm

Dunno what it's like in the Fab but working in design is pretty good.

Ging Ging · 09-08-2014 4:32pm

Dermighty wrote: »

I misread your post as "I am a qualified fitter with a degree in energy menagement??" (sic) as "Am I a qualified fitter with a degree in energy management??".

It was the case a number of years ago where by doing a mech eng degree you would also end up as a qualified fitter due to the content of the course. This has changed.

Well it wasn't my post originally anyway. Also I can't see how a degree in any engineering field could have matched up with a four year standards based apprenticeship.

Apprentices spend the majority of their time in on the job training along with 3 blocks of college spread over 4years. A graduate completes 4 years of college, possibly with some work experience but that would almost certainly have been less hands and involve less responsibility.

Different things entirely.

fizzypish · 12-08-2014 10:24am

Intels grand. If your lucky you'll get a diverse job that expands your knowledge and makes you value added to the company and other companies in the future. If not then you'll become an expert on an Intel system and gain no transferable knowledge. Monies fine but I was on an internship and in a junior role. If you were a creative individual who likes thinking outside the box, getting a long term likable position in Intel may be difficult but on the other hand if you want a job that will eventually pay a good wage then go for it.

joseph brand · 15-10-2014 1:52pm

newmug wrote: »

Intel. The ultimate tyrannical faceless evil corporation. So glad to be out of there.

It was portrayed as friendly, with plenty of motivational posters about the place. But I never came across so much backstabbery, and I've worked in many different companies. You can not trust anyone in Intel.

I was always suspicious, wondering why the supervisor might only show their face for about 10 mins at the start of a 12 hour shift (in the FAB). Then it dawned on me. There were/ are sharp-elbowed minions, relaying information to the supervisor, while he/ she was in their office outside.

Phone calls = less work for supervisor = pay rise €€€€

Other than that the work was relatively easy, (compared to manual labour) and the wages were satisfactory, especially when there's were bonuses or shares awarded.

Another thing; they claimed to have a culture of not 'finger-pointing'. They lied. Any genuine mistake or near-miss went onto your record, and was brought up ad nauseam, in every single meeting thereafter.

But the FAB was warm.

newmug · 15-10-2014 11:02pm

joseph brand wrote: »

It was portrayed as friendly, with plenty of motivational posters about the place. But I never came across so much backstabbery, and I've worked in many different companies. You can not trust anyone in Intel.

I was always suspicious, wondering why the supervisor might only show their face for about 10 mins at the start of a 12 hour shift (in the FAB). Then it dawned on me. There were/ are sharp-elbowed minions, relaying information to the supervisor, while he/ she was in their office outside.

Phone calls = less work for supervisor = pay rise €€€€

Other than that the work was relatively easy, (compared to manual labour) and the wages were satisfactory, especially when there's were bonuses or shares awarded.

Another thing; they claimed to have a culture of not 'finger-pointing'. They lied. Any genuine mistake or near-miss went onto your record, and was brought up ad nauseam, in every single meeting thereafter.

But the FAB was warm.

I couldn't agree more. It was like witch-hunt central. At times it felt like being in a cult. One colleague was asked to "downsize her house", so that she could "maintain a better work-life balance" - this was a serious suggestion in her focal review document. Did you ever see the film adaptation of Stephen King's "Quitters Inc."? That's Intel all over. Its a shady, shady place to work.

TimeToShine · 25-10-2014 2:17pm

Are there any departments in Intel that aren't like this?

newmug · 25-10-2014 8:33pm

TimeToShine wrote: »

Are there any departments in Intel that aren't like this?

Well any I've come across have been completely cut-throat. But don't let all this put you off, a job is a job, especially nowadays. Just be aware of your surroundings, and try to keep your nose clean. Don't get sucked in to their "culture", just do your own job and don't worry about the bullsh1t.

27-10-2014 8:57am

QuantumP wrote: »

A friend of mine was recently hired as a graduate manufacturing technician.
He's started on 26k/Yr + productivity based bonuses.

Good luck in your interview!

I also know someone that started in the same role recenty. These are the figures that he gave but in addition he explained me that they get a shift allowance. This averages out as an additional 13% of the annual basic.

I never worked directly for Intel but did spend some time there for a particular project. it is my least favorite place to work.

EI-DOR · 28-01-2015 8:02am

I got an Email from Intel yesterday about their current Graduate Progam running until the end of March. The girl who emailed me said they were looking for people holding HNC/HND qualifications up to Degree level.

Myself I hold a HND In Electrical / Electronic Engineering. I'm getting a phonecall from a hiring manager this week at some stage for a chat.

Has anybody else on here applied for the recent Graduate Program?

Apparently they need 200 Graduates for the Fab 24 complex!

Thanks.

newmug · 28-01-2015 9:04am

Whats HNC and HND?

28-01-2015 11:12am

Funny, the individual that I reffered to in my previous post (above) has quit already. Intel were more than satisfied with his performance but he did not find the role interesting enough to hold his attention and has now taken a role (for less money) with another company.

EI-DOR · 28-01-2015 7:00pm

Whats HNC and HND?

Qualifications from the North / UK!

Higher National Certificate (Level 4).

Higher National Diploma (Level 5).

Intel Ireland Salaries and experiences?

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