You're kidding yourself if you think you're untouchable. Criterias are going to change so they can always find something to set you up for failure. It's a numbers game now, how many managers can encourage their employees to take the VSP or ERP, maybe the one that convinces the most will be promoted.
The writing is on the wall, downward spiral, Intel has run its course. Time to find something new. You are valuable just not as valuable to Intel. Save yourself from the stress of wondering if you will be next.