Staff Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Engineer
Intel
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About the opportunity
- Shape the future of semiconductor innovation at Intel Foundry within the Manufacturing Development Customer Engineering (MDCE) organization, focused on accelerating technology ramp and manufacturing excellence.
- Drive module ownership and technical leadership as a Staff Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Engineer across advanced logic technologies including 18A, Intel 3, and Intel 12nm.
- Navigate complex process development, cross-node standardization, and high-volume manufacturing readiness to deliver exceptional results for Intel products and foundry customers.
Key responsibilities
- Lead CMP process development from concept through high-volume manufacturing implementation across multiple advanced technology nodes.
- Drive cross-node alignment, standardization, and best practices to maximize efficiency, yield, and process capability.
- Own and resolve complex CMP-related yield and manufacturing issues using data-driven approaches and structured problem-solving.
- Align technical strategies with customer requirements and business objectives to ensure on-time delivery of robust solutions.
- Bridge technology development and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and production transition.
- Partner closely with Integration, Device, Yield, Factory, Quality, and Customer Engineering teams.
- Collaborate with equipment and consumables suppliers to co-develop and optimize CMP solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the organization while maintaining high standards for safety and quality.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process development, or technology development.
- Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process development with hands-on process tuning and characterization.
- Experience with major CMP equipment platforms (e.g., AMAT, Ebara).
- Experience with CMP consumables such as slurries, pads, conditioning disks, filters, and clean chemistries.
- Previous semiconductor foundry experience.
Nice to have
- Doctorate in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Experience with advanced technology nodes such as sub-10nm logic, specifically in Gate All Around (GAA) architectures.
- Cross-functional leadership experience, including task force leadership for yield improvement initiatives.
- Experience with CMP integration with other process modules like deposition, lithography, etch, and clean.
- Experience with CMP-relevant metrology and process control covering thickness, topography, defects, roughness, and particles.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package including competitive pay, stock bonuses, and comprehensive benefit programs.
- Health, retirement, and vacation benefits.
Job details
- Job title: Staff Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Engineer
- Job type: Experienced Hire
- Job shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
- Primary location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro
- Additional location: US, Arizona, Phoenix
About the company
- Intel Foundry Technology Manufacturing drives cutting-edge semiconductor innovation, advanced technology ramp, and manufacturing excellence.
- The Manufacturing Development Customer Engineering organization focuses on seamlessly transitioning technologies from development to high-volume production.
Additional information
- Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices and never charges any fees during the hiring process.
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Key details from the source
- Annual salary range: $133,800.00 - $255,200.00 USD
- Work model: Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.
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