HILLSBORO, Ore. – In more shocking tech news here in the Silicon Forest, Intel has confirmed a sweeping wave of more layoffs affecting nearly 2,400 employees across its Hillsboro and Aloha campuses. This follows an earlier announcement of 529 layoffs — but newly released documents from the State of Oregon reveal the true extent of the job losses.https://hillsboroherald.com/intel-announces-529-layoffs-in-hillsboro-oregon-with-more-cuts-looming-in-2025-2/
Jobs Being Cut: Key Roles and Locations
- Over 300 Module Development Engineers – Responsible for chip design and process engineering
- 300+ Equipment Maintenance Technicians – Keeping Intel’s manufacturing tools operational
- Dozens of Data Scientists, Software Developers, and Product Designers
- Positions span Intel’s Jones Farm, Ronler Acres, and Aloha campuses. You can review all the cuts by position at this link at the State’s website.
Why the Cuts?
New CEO Lip-Bu Tan is driving a company-wide transformation aimed at cutting costs and increasing efficiency, particularly in Intel’s global manufacturing and support operations. This comes amid fierce competition in the AI and chip sectors, with rivals like Nvidia and AMD gaining market share.
Intel says affected employees will receive severance packages and job placement assistance. However, the layoffs still represent over 10% of Intel’s Oregon workforce — a major blow to the local economy.
Looking Ahead
This restructuring also raises questions about Intel’s long-term footprint in Oregon and whether promised fab expansions will remain on track. The economic ripple effect could be felt throughout Hillsboro, where many small businesses and services rely on Intel’s presence.
What Comes Next?
Amid the uncertainty, Hillsboro has an opportunity to regroup and reimagine its economic future. Editorial coverage continues in the Herald’s companion piece:
From Fallout to Future: Hillsboro’s Next Chapter → Coming Tomorrow…