LTD RET Software Research Engineer/Scientist

Job Details: Job Description: This position is in the Logic Technology Development (LTD) team, working in one of the most advanced semiconductor development facilities in the world. The LTD Resolution Enhancement Technology (RET) team is extending the limits of feature sizes that are patternable on Intel's devices, using current and future lithography manufacturing tooling. The team works closely with fab integrated lithography process and mask manufacturing teams using computational lithography tooling to optimize mask patterns and maximize manufacturing process capability. The RET team also works closely with the design rule definition teams, using lithography and patterning simulation capabilities to determine design rules for future Intel process nodes. What we offer: We foster a collaborative, supportive, and exciting environment where the brightest minds in the world come together to achieve exceptional results. We give you opportunities to transform technology and create a better future, by delivering products that make the world a better place. Responsibilities include: Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) simulations Research, development, and implementation of Resolution Enhancement Techniques (RET) for existing and novel process technologies Defines and selects new approaches and implementation of RET Maintains substantial knowledge of the state-of-the-art principles and theories in lithography, optics, photoresists, computer modeling, and software engineering Image processing and statistical analysis of data for OPC models OPC model calibration OPC recipe code optimization and validation Algorithmic design pattern layout manipulation Use predictive modeling, statistics, machine learning, and other data analysis techniques to collect, explore, visualize fab process data, and develop RET software algorithms and applications to compensate for physical effects in photolithography imaging and the etch pattern transfer process Support of production mask tapeout and RET validation Maintain a deep knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and trends in RET and semiconductor technology Creation of technical documentation and presentations Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Engineering, Physics, Physical Science, or related fields with 4+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Physical Science, or related fields with 6+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Physical Science, or related fields with 9+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry Experience in the semiconductor industry includes: Emphasis on computational lithography, resolution enhancement technology, or mask optimization capability Extensive knowledge of OPC concepts and capabilities Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of the latest techniques for developing and optimizing OPC solutions to support both high volume and newly developing technology nodes This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Additional 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. 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