The tech giant Intel Corporation is slashing another 669 jobs in Oregon — a blow to the region’s semiconductor workforce and a sign of deeper corporate stress.
Here’s the full breakdown of what’s happening, why the layoffs are occurring, and what could come next.
What the Numbers Show
In a filing with the state, Intel confirmed it will lay off 669 additional workers at its campus in Hillsboro, Oregon and nearby Aloha, Oregon before the end of 2025.
This comes after roughly 2,500 jobs were cut over the summer, bringing the total reductions in Oregon for 2025 to over 3,100.
At its peak, Intel employed around 23,000 Oregon workers; today that number is closer to 18,000 in the state.
Layoff Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Newly announced cuts | 669 jobs |
| Prior cuts in Oregon this year | ~2,500 jobs |
| Total cuts in 2025 (Oregon) | 3,100+ jobs |
| Peak Oregon employment at Intel | ~23,000 workers |
| Current estimated state workforce | ~18,000 workers |
Why Are These Layoffs Happening?
The company attributes the cuts to its push to become a leaner, faster and more efficient business. The semiconductor market has shifted dramatically: demand for PCs is sluggish, competition in AI hardware is fierce, and capital spending is under review.
Intel’s research & development hub in Hillsboro faces pressure from rivals who are moving faster in AI and foundry services.
Additionally, state unemployment in Oregon has crept up and manufacturing jobs in the region are down about 4.5% year-over-year, indicating broader signals that the local economy is feeling the heat.
What This Means for Oregon and the Workforce
- The cuts deepen the pain for a manufacturing region already reeling from job losses.
- Workers in technical, engineering and manufacturing roles are likely at higher risk. Historical filings suggest layoffs in prior rounds hit both technicians and mid-level managers.
- For the local economy, losing hundreds more jobs at one of Oregon’s largest private employers could ripple into housing, services, and ancillary industries.
- For Intel, the move signals a realignment: the company is prioritising cost control and competitive positioning over workforce growth in the near term.
What’s Next for Intel & the Region?
Intel will likely continue evaluating its operations in Oregon — more cuts aren’t off the table if market conditions deteriorate further.
The company has acknowledged these are “targeted actions … part of our efforts to support the future growth of our business.”
For affected employees, severance, outplacement services and possibly relocation offers may come into play. For the region, state and local officials may push hard for incentives to keep Intel’s footprint stable or attract other firms.
Ultimately, how quickly the broader semiconductor and tech market recovers will shape whether this is a one-off round or part of a larger retrenchment.
Intel’s announcement of another 669 layoffs in Oregon comes at a critical time for the company and the region. For Intel, it underscores strategic urgency: the need to streamline and pivot in a challenging chip-making environment.
For Oregon’s workforce and economy, it raises significant concern about job security and the future of a large-scale employer.
While this may be one more round of cuts, the effects will likely reverberate through the tech ecosystem, local community and manufacturing landscape unless strong mitigation steps are taken.