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Intel: 867 jobs cut

July 15, 2026USSemiconductorsIntel

Intel announced the layoff of 867 fab-floor engineers as part of a larger reduction affecting 2,392 workers across its Oregon campuses. This move is part of Intel's strategy to cut operational expenses by $1 billion and reflects significant changes in the semiconductor industry.

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