Senior Lithography and Photomask Process Engineer

Intel Corporation; Leixlip; Hybrid; EUR 103,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intel Foundry Services in Leixlip, Ireland, seeks an experienced Process Engineer to lead photomask/reticle operations within high-volume lithography. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across Scanner/Litho, Reticle Design, and Yield teams to drive yield and defect reduction.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in advanced lithography, deep knowledge of EUV/DUV tools, pellicle technology, and strong data analytics with JMP/Python/MATLAB to model yields and process variations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on process engineering in lithography and photomask/reticle technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of mask fabrication, pellicle tech, and mask defect inspection.
• Proficiency with DUV and EUV tools, track integration and CD metrology.
• Experience with SPC, DOE, and data modeling tools (JMP, Python, MATLAB).
• Leadership in cross-functional teams and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee photomask incoming quality control and reticle lifecycle management.
• Drive pellicle development and optimize reticle usage and inspection strategies.
• Partner with Scanner/Litho, Reticle Design, Thin Films, Etch, Yield teams to diagnose excursions.
• Lead RCFA for yield-limiting defects during node development and HVM.
• Provide technical mentorship and engage with lithography equipment suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Python

Education

MS/PhD in a related semiconductor field

Tools

JMP

DOE

MATLAB

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Photomask and Reticle Operations: Oversee photomask incoming quality control, pellicle integrity, reticle qualification protocols, and reticle lifecycle management across advanced EUV and DUV toolsets.
• Advanced Pellicle Development: Drive next gen EUV pellicle development, material optimization for enhanced transmission, stability, defect mitigation and overall yield improvement. Optimize reticle usage, inspection and disposition strategies over life cycle.
• Cross-Functional Process Integration: Partner closely with Scanner/Litho teams, Reticle Design, Thin Films, Etch, and Yield Enhancement engineering teams to diagnose patterning excursions and accelerate technology transitions.
• Yield Ramp and Excursion Containment: Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for yield-limiting lithography and reticle-related defects during new process node development and high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Technical Mentorship and Industry Engagement: Provide technical leadership to junior and mid-level process engineers, establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), and collaborate directly with leading lithography and mask equipment suppliers.

Qualifications:

Education: M.S. with 8+ years of foundry experience or Ph.D. of Foundry experience in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Optics, Microelectronics, or a related semiconductor engineering discipline.

• Experience: 8+ years of hands-on process engineering experience in advanced semiconductor lithography and photomask/reticle technologies within high-volume manufacturing (HVM) or advanced technology development fabs.
• Photomask and Reticle Expertise: In-depth knowledge of mask fabrication, mask metrology, aerial image modeling, pellicle technology, reticle degradation mechanisms, and mask defect inspection platforms.
• Lithography Toolset and Process Knowledge: Proven proficiency across DUV (ArFi / 193nm immersion) and EUV exposure systems (ASML Twinscan / NXE platforms), track integration, and advanced CD metrology.
• Analytical and Statistical Mastery: Advanced proficiency with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), yield analytics platforms, JMP, Python, or MATLAB for complex data modeling and multivariate analysis.
• Leadership and Communication: Track record of driving cross-functional taskforces, writing comprehensive technical documentation, and delivering executive briefings on process yield, tool performance, and quality enhancements.

We invite you to bring your technical expertise and innovative vision to Intel Foundry, where your work will drive the next generation of semiconductor technology. Join us to make an impact and advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Ireland)

Primary Location:

Ireland, Leixlip

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.

EU Salary

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.

Annual Salary Range for this job which could be performed in Ireland is: €103,000.00 - €161,000.00The compensation range displayed in this posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, and relevant education, training. As part of our total compensation approach, the final offer may include additional pay components and benefits. Your recruiting team will share the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.

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.