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Intel Cuts 669 More Oregon Jobs, Pushing 2025 Local Losses Past 3,000

The move underscores Intel's lag in leading‑edge manufacturing, limiting its role in the AI chip market.

Overview

  • A state filing shows 669 layoffs on Thursday, Nov. 14, adding to earlier cuts across Intel's Oregon operations.
  • Most affected roles are at factories in Hillsboro and Aloha, with more than 300 positions identified as factory technicians.
  • The latest notice lifts this year's local job reductions beyond 3,000, following about 2,400 Washington County cuts in July.
  • Intel's manufacturing setbacks have left its chips off the leading edge for performance and efficiency, according to the reporting.
  • The company forecasts roughly $52 billion in 2025 revenue, down from $79 billion in 2021, reflecting the pressure behind the restructuring.