Module Development Engineer – LTD Dry Etch
Intel
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About the opportunity
Intel Foundry Technology Development is committed to delivering world-class manufacturing solutions that power Intel's product roadmap.
The team leads advancements in semiconductor process engineering, enabling innovative device architectures and high-volume production.
Join this team to contribute to Intel's pursuit of excellence and maintain its leadership in a dynamic, competitive market.
Join Intel Foundry Technology Development and help advance the next generation of patterning.
Key responsibilities
- Drive technology development for future technology and high-volume manufacturing, provide process integration and equipment solutions, and perform feasibility studies to meet desired device specifications.
- Own and drive development of the next generation patterning processes, including process architecture, optimization strategies, and qualification methodologies.
- Perform pathfinding activities in support of process and hardware development on existing and first of kind equipment, enabling manufacturing of innovative device architectures.
- Provide technical leadership for cross functional problem solving to resolve complex process and defect issues; drive structured root cause, containment, and permanent corrective actions.
- Design and execute comprehensive characterization plans; plan and conduct experiments using DOE, response surface, and robustness studies across the development cycle.
- Establish and mature control systems to optimize and sustain production performance including SPC, control plans, alarms, response plans, recipe governance, and sustaining systems.
- Drive improvements in yield, reliability, cost, productivity, and process capability, ensuring scalable transfer to manufacturing and ongoing sustainment.
- Partner with key equipment and material suppliers to develop and implement enabling elements of the technology.
Qualifications
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a semiconductor related STEM field with relevant industry or graduate school research experience; or Master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of industry experience at a leading foundry or dry etch…
- Hands-on experience in dry etch semiconductor manufacturing, including ownership of process development and optimization.
- Experience with plasma etch fundamentals, including plasma generation, plasma-surface interactions, selectivity, profile control, and defect mechanisms.
- Experience delivering dry etch process solutions that improved yield, reliability, performance, or manufacturability.
- Expertise in statistical analysis and DOE methodologies, using tools such as JMP, Python, or MATLAB to drive data-based decisions.
- Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to communicate technical data and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Nice to have
- 4+ years of direct industry experience developing and deploying dry etch processes for advanced logic, foundry technologies or dry etch equipment suppliers.
- Experience with advanced dry etch technologies such as ICP/CCP plasma etch, High aspect ratio etch (HARC), Atomic Layer Etch (ALE), Radical and Vapor phase isotropic etching, Ash and surface treatments, and EUV patterned layer etch integration.
- Experience in managing complex process challenges and providing solutions such as pattern fidelity, CD control, defectivity, variability reduction, or process window expansion.
- Experience with materials and device characterization techniques, including SEM, TEM, CD SEM, AFM, XPS, or electrical correlation.
- Expertise in APC development and variability reduction in a manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and stock bonuses.
- Comprehensive health benefits and retirement programs.
- Paid vacation and time off programs.
- Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between on-site and off-site work.
Job Type
Experienced Hire
- Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Annual Salary Range
- $115,110.00 - $219,550.00 USD
About the company
Intel Corporation is an industry leader focused on creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives.
Inspired by Moore's Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers' greatest challenges.
By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge, and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better.
Additional information
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
Intel does not charge any fees during its hiring and recruitment process.
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- This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities and is eligible for a hybrid work model.
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