Intel Ireland Salaries and experiences?

dazzday

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

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

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

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

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

mawk

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.

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I wrote that with Overlord in mind

chris85

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

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

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

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

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

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

Newtown90

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dermighty

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

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

Ging Ging

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

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

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

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

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

newmug

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.

2011

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

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

Whats HNC and HND?

2011

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

Whats HNC and HND?

Qualifications from the North / UK!

Higher National Certificate (Level 4).

Higher National Diploma (Level 5).

fizzypish

Is that lvl 5 comparable to our lvl 5? If it is I doubt Intel would take someone on with only that qualification.

newmug

Yea its minimum level 6 AFAIK. Diploma or higher cert.

Ging Ging

Confusingly and despite some commonality now at EU level different countries still have different numbers for different levels of qualifications. UK HND is level 5 there and on the Irish NQF it falls between our level 6 higher cert and level 7 ordinary degree. A UK level 6 is comparable to a level 8 here, you really need an up to date qualification comparison diagram to see it clearly. Anyway I'm sure Intel know what they're at.

EI-DOR

Confusingly and despite some commonality now at EU level different countries still have different numbers for different levels of qualifications. UK HND is level 5 there and on the Irish NQF it falls between our level 6 higher cert and level 7 ordinary degree. A UK level 6 is comparable to a level 8 here, you really need an up to date qualification comparison diagram to see it clearly. Anyway I'm sure Intel know what they're at.

Indeed. I've copied this over from my Email!

The program here in Intel Ireland will b running until June atleast-we are looking for about 200 graduates to start between now and then.

Ideally candidates who have completed their HND or HNC in the last two years and of course is a plus if you have some experience already.



It is a really great opportunity to open you up to the engineering field and give you great experience for the future. It is a 23month contract based here in our plant in Dublin/Kildare



I have attached some information for you to review to see if you would be interested.

newmug

I just watched a film about Enron, called "The crooked E". It should be compulsory viewing for anyone considering working at Intel, or anyone who works there holding out any aspirations that they'll "get places".

barry181091

I work there now, I love the place tbh. Its my second time working at Intel (separate sites) and just as good. I don't understand all the resentment towards the fab work as I have never worked on that side. I assume when people apply, they know and accept they will be in a fab? Is that not the job one applies for!?

The majority of the site I can see are a happy bunch and the culture seems great overall. Its a ferociously large corporation so if you are expecting no politics and bureaucracy, then don't bother applying. If you can get over that and are hard working, you will be offered many opportunities along your career.

Sheeeeit

barry181091 wrote: »

I work there now, I love the place tbh. Its my second time working at Intel (separate sites) and just as good. I don't understand all the resentment towards the fab work as I have never worked on that side. I assume when people apply, they know and accept they will be in a fab? Is that not the job one applies for!?

The majority of the site I can see are a happy bunch and the culture seems great overall. Its a ferociously large corporation so if you are expecting no politics and bureaucracy, then don't bother applying. If you can get over that and are hard working, you will be offered many opportunities along your career.

What department are you working in? I'm considering moving to Dublin in the near future and Intel would be a likely destination for me if I do. I'd like to know which departments are a bit friendlier, I'll definitely be avoiding Fab by the looks of it!

QuantumP

Someone I know just claimed manufacturing technician salary is between 42-46k gross depending on your bonuses, surely bullsh*t?

fizzypish

QuantumP wrote: »

Someone I know just claimed manufacturing technician salary is between 42-46k gross depending on your bonuses, surely bullsh*t?

Nope. If he/she is there a while they could be. I knew a janitor/door man/ I'm not sure what he did that was there since the place opened. He was probably getting more than some managers. You get a wage increase every year dependent on site and personal performance. Depending how the company is doing you could be pulling in decent money after a few years.

CashMoney

QuantumP wrote: »

Someone I know just claimed manufacturing technician salary is between 42-46k gross depending on your bonuses, surely bullsh*t?

That sounds about right for a new hire MT, but it includes shift allowance.

andy1249

QuantumP wrote: »

Someone I know just claimed manufacturing technician salary is between 42-46k gross depending on your bonuses, surely bullsh*t?

That is a true base salary for experienced people working on the machines or "Tools" as Intel like to call them.
Were talking minimum 7-10 years experience though, no graduate is going to get that.
On top of that your looking at 30% shift for the standard Intel shift pattern.

And be under no illusions, you will work hard for that.
As posted earlier by someone, mistakes and incompetence will not be tolerated, this is to be expected given the environment, besides risking deadlines , mistakes with gasflow systems etc, also put lives at risk, so if you screw up badly expect to be escorted off the premises!

Over time, talent is rewarded , but you must prove yourself!

newmug

^^^^^^^ See that? Thats a perfect example of the "culture" people talk about that exists in Intel. I thought like that too, right up until the day I got my P45 along with 298 others.

Lesson learned. You are only a number, as disposable as the next dedicated hard worker when it suits them. Never, ever, again am I going to work my ars3 off the way I did in Intel, for any employer.

fizzypish

newmug wrote: »

^^^^^^^ See that? Thats a perfect example of the "culture" people talk about that exists in Intel. I thought like that too, right up until the day I got my P45 along with 298 others.

Lesson learned. You are only a number, as disposable as the next dedicated hard worker when it suits them. Never, ever, again am I going to work my ars3 off the way I did in Intel, for any employer.

I learn this working for my first big American company (Not Intel). "Your a valuable asset to us... as long as we say you are. Now get out."

lordstilton

RCG's technicians with L6/7 are hired on 25-27K, with shift and standard overtime you add 50% to that. they are also eligible for the same bonuses as full time staff. Some people like working there some hate it. Depends on the type of person you are.

2011

QuantumP wrote: »

Someone I know just claimed manufacturing technician salary is between 42-46k gross depending on your bonuses, surely bullsh*t?

I know someone that worked there in this role very recently. His pay aligned with this:

lordstilton wrote: »

RCG's technicians with L6/7 are hired on 25-27K, with shift and standard overtime you add 50% to that.

After a few short months he quit (I can see why).

QuantumP

Cheers for the replies lads, I just found it hard to believe that you could make that kind of money with a level 6/7 position. Even still though, it wouldn't be for me!

CashMoney

fizzypish wrote: »

I learn this working for my first big American company (Not Intel). "Your a valuable asset to us... as long as we say you are. Now get out."

Be under no illusions. Large Irish companies are the same. Everybody's just a number to somebody.

Nino Brown

fizzypish wrote: »

I learn this working for my first big American company (Not Intel). "Your a valuable asset to us... as long as we say you are. Now get out."

I'm not sure I see why this is a problem, I work for a huge American company, if somebody offers me 15K more I'd move because it makes financial sense for me to do it.
Likewise if it makes financial sense for my company to let me go, then so be it.
They don't owe me anything, I get paid a good salary for hard work, every two weeks, we're square as far as I'm concerned.
People go on about how many years they gave a company and how companies have no loyalty, but wave a few extra grand in their face and they're out the door, regardless of how much their training cost etc. You can't have it both ways.

draiochtanois

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2011

QuantumP wrote: »

Cheers for the replies lads, I just found it hard to believe that you could make that kind of money with a level 6/7 position. Even still though, it wouldn't be for me!

There are plenty of electricians (level 6) that earn in excess of that.

Many moons ago I earned far more than that when I worked as an electrician and more again as an instrument tech, electrical foreman all on the basis of my level 6 and experience.