Senior Process Integration Development Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

Manufacturing Development Customer Engineering (MDCE) is Intel's newest organization within Intel Foundry Technology Manufacturing (FTM). We bridge the critical gap between Technology Development (TD) and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM), advancing technology nodes from initial product qualification to high-yield production across multiple products while enhancing technologies for our foundry customers. MDCE is also chartered to develop new technologies on mature node infrastructure to bring new solutions to new customers at reliable yield and performance and low cost, and this is where you are going to play a role.

As a Senior Process Integration Development Engineer, you will be instrumental in Intel's mission to develop these new semiconductor capabilities and seamlessly transition these technologies from development to high-volume manufacturing (HVM). Your contributions will directly impact the delivery of high-performing, cost-efficient, and reliable silicon solutions that power Intel foundry customer products while meeting the diverse requirements of foundry customers. You will also collaborate with Intel foundry partners.

Working within Intel's Manufacturing Development and Customer Engineering (MDCE) organization, you will leverage industry-leading tools, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and tackle complex engineering challenges that advance Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy. This role offers exceptional opportunities to drive manufacturing excellence, enhance yields and performance, optimize processes, and spearhead innovation in semiconductor technology.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Excellence & Yield Optimization

• Lead engineering projects focused on yield improvement, device targeting, and performance optimization across products and process derivatives

• Execute comprehensive feasibility studies and experiments to characterize processes throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring robust and reliable integration

• Utilize big data analytics to identify manufacturing tool limitations and propose data-driven process improvements

Technology Development & Integration

• Collaborate with other Technology Development and Yield Teams to develop, qualify, import, and optimize emerging semiconductor technologies

• Develop integrated process solutions encompassing module equipment selection, material optimization, metrology solutions and process design to achieve manufacturability, cost, and productivity objectives

• Execute New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and implement process customizations tailored to foundry customer specifications

Cross-Functional Leadership & Problem Solving

• Partner with cross-organizational teams including Device, Defect Reduction, and Yield Analysis engineers to identify root causes of yield and performance challenges

• Implement corrective solutions within established timelines while maintaining quality standards

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver technical insights and comprehensive support for foundry customer requirements

Strategic Innovation & Analysis

• Apply advanced statistical techniques and machine learning methodologies to analyze large datasets and extract actionable manufacturing insights

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Intel's competitive position in semiconductor manufacturing

• Support Intel's foundry ecosystem growth through technical excellence and customer-focused solutions

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent leadership capabilities with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

• Demonstrated success in driving technical projects from conception to implementation

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or in a STEM related field of study

• 5+ years of semiconductor industry experience with specific focus on Process Integration development and customization

• Demonstrated experience in large-volume manufacturing environments with deep understanding of manufacturing processes and platforms

• Expertise in device physics and/or interconnects and critical parameter control

• Experience in big data analysis for identifying and resolving process and manufacturing challenges

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or in a STEM related field of study

• Experience in project/program management and cross-functional team leadership

• Experience in new semiconductor technology development and FEOL/BEOL process optimization

• Exposure to foundry ecosystem operations and customer requirements

• Experience in yield improvement initiatives and high-volume manufacturing optimization

• Background in power-performance optimization strategy

• Experience in fabrication process engineering including: (lithography and advanced patterning, dry etch processes, wet cleaning technologies, diffusion processes, thin-film deposition, and chemical mechanical planarization (CMP)

• Semiconductor foundry experience

Why Join Intel MDCE?

Intel offers an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative and innovative environment. This position provides a unique platform to shape the future of Intel's semiconductor solutions while directly supporting the company's efforts to meet diverse industry needs and maintain leadership in high-volume manufacturing.

Join us in driving the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing excellence and advancing Intel's position as a global technology leader.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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 Trust

N/A

Benefits

We 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: $133,800.00-255,200.00 USD

The 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 Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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