Ocotillo Technology Fabrication Senior Lithography Reticle Engineer

Job Details:Job Description: Intel Chandler, Arizona Ocotillo Technology Fabrication (OTF) is part of Intel Foundry's Manufacturing and Supply Chain group (FMSC) and is responsible for the high-volume production of Intel silicon using some of the world's most advanced manufacturing processes. As part of Intel's Integrated DeviceIntel Chandler, Arizona Ocotillo Technology Fabrication (OTF) is part of Intel Foundry's Manufacturing and Supply Chain group (FMSC) and is responsible for the high-volume production of Intel silicon using some of the world's most advanced manufacturing processes.As part of Intel's Integrated Device Manufacturer 2.0 (IDM2.0) strategy with Foundry Capability, Intel Chandler, Arizona site is building new fabs for the latest technology nodes including Intel 18A and beyond. This exciting transformation at Intel needs talented candidates with Lithography Reticle experience in Foundry to service local and global customers.As an Intel OTF Senior Litho Process Engineer focused on reticles/mask, you'll join and help lead a team to develop the most efficient means for semiconductor manufacturing, enabling microprocessors to yield higher and be manufactured more affordable. A senior Reticle engineer will partner with yield and other equipment engineers and own monitoring and controlling reticle quality and performance; conducting data analysis to improve processes; and managing quality measurement for Intel's latest technologies. A senior engineer has responsibilities that touch multiple pillars within the department including safety, quality, yield, affordability, velocity (output and cycle time), training, and productivity - driving systematic improvements in each of these vectors. A senior process engineer may also be responsible for supporting cross-functional and cross-department activities to enable parametric and defectivity matching and improvement. In addition to driving results in these spaces, a senior process engineer is expected to be a role model for the site's culture and set the standard expectations to working in a results driven environment. Training/development and mentoring of junior engineers is also an expectation as we develop the team for future challenges.Responsibilities include:Ensuring sufficient safety and workplace organization of the area and ensuring copy exactly matching of eqp configuration, parameters, and targeting to a defined standard.Regular review of Reticle Inspection equipment and availability ensuring equipment matching and repeatability.Driving continuous improvement in the tool health and process matching of the reticle platforms by utilizing Virtual Factory BIC performance shared learnings, continuous improvement projects, developing, maintaining, and executing improvement roadmap across all the different factory pillars while optimizing process parameters.Driving continuous improvements on Mask health and defect containment to prevent excursions and ensure reticles are of the highest quality standards. This includes applying constant learnings with virtual factory partners and throughout mask shop creation.Applying model-based problem solving to identify root cause of reticle changes, mismatches from target, monitor failures, or Print changes; and then developing permanent solutions to prevent repeat occurrences.Conducting tests and measurements to determine control over such variables as Photo Induced defects, Environmental changes, Mask creation variability, and yield marginalities.For new technology start-ups, managing tool installations, conversions, and qualifications plus delivering sigma matched performance and recipe matching.Developing Systems to help model Reticle changes and monitor reticle health.The ideal candidate should have the following traits:Expertise in Mask shop processing with focus on latest manufacturing process technology and advanced cleans process, photo induced defect mode detection, phase shift and advanced mask imaging techniques, frame layout techniques and defect classifications.Demonstrated capability of working in a high performing team culture which includes setting high expectations, driving accountability to those expectations with a high sense of urgency, role modeling the desired culture, possess excellent teamwork and leadership skills, demonstrated problem solving and prioritization skills, and driving high-performance maintenance goals for the group.Excellent listening, written and verbal communication, an ability to deal with ambiguity in defining activities and direction, and commitment to task.Ability to work independently and manage stakeholdersHigh motivation with a strong work ethicStrong analytical mind with problem solving skillsAbility to build interactions with internal Intel support groups such as Mask shop production and Reticle delivery teams to drive Lithography business needs.Ability to Analyze complex data and complete failure mode engineering analysis to develop technical roadmaps based on risk areas.You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.Qualifications:Minimum requirements:Candidate must possess at a minimum a Bachelor of Science degree in a related science or engineering field with 7 years of process engineering experience in wafer fabrication.+ 5 years of reticle lithography experience in:Process flow, troubleshooting equipment and Model Based Problem-Solving skills.Interacting with vendor field service engineering support and manufacturing/engineering technicians on toolsets.Providing technical directions on quality issues.Advanced data analysis.Lithography theoryUS citizenship required.Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security ClearancePreferred Qualifications: M.S. degree or Ph.D. with 5 years' experience.Technical expertise on photolithography Reticle Equipment and risk models and be able to provide technical direction on quality issues, lithography matching performance and Lithography yield improvement.Understanding of Reticle print risks and ability to understand interactions with lithography patterning equipment such as EUV and environmental and processing impacts.Knowledge of immersion lithography processes and EUV processing and reticle interactions.Experience working in a Mask shop with focus on processing and yield.Knowledge of Manufacturing science, Capacity Metrics, In-line and EOL defect and excursion prevention/responseExperience in leading senior, cross function/cross organization teamsExperience in Data analysis (JMP, SPC, MATLAB, Mathematica) and Design of experiment (DOE) principles and pilot testing methodologiesPrevious or current Intel Engineering experience, and knowledge of Intel systems and processes will be considered a plus factor when evaluating candidates for this position. Having a strong working relationship with Lithography virtual factory/PTD/IMO is considered a plus.Prior experience working with US Government contractsActive US Government Security Clearance, with a minimum of Secret level.Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Arizona, PhoenixAdditional Locations:Business group:Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/ABenefitsWe offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel. Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $115,110.00-219,550.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Work Model for this RoleThis role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.SummaryLocation: US, Arizona, PhoenixType: Full time