Intel now expected to lay off over 2,000 Oregon employees

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Intel layoffs are expected to be much greater than initially expected.

According to a WARN notice released on Friday, the semiconductor manufacturing corporation is going to lay off 2,392 employees at these four Intel locations in the Portland area on Tuesday, July 15.

• 3585 SW 198th Ave., Aloha, OR 97078
• 2501 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR 97124
• 5200 NE Elam Young Pkwy., Hillsboro, OR 97124
• 2111 NE 25th Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124

The workers are not represented by a union.

Originally, the layoffs were only expected to impact 529 people.

On Monday, the tech giant told KOIN 6 News  the decision is part of the new CEO’s vision for the future that was outlined in April 2025.

“As we announced earlier this year, we are taking steps to become a leaner, faster and more efficient company. Removing organizational complexity and empowering our engineers will enable us to better serve the needs of our customers and strengthen our execution. We are making these decisions based on careful consideration of what’s needed to position our business for the future, and we will treat people with care and respect as we complete this important work.”

A full list of impacted positions is available here.