Dry Etch Patterning Engineer - High-Impact Tech Dev

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Logic Technology Development seeks a highly skilled engineer to advance next-generation patterning processes for high-volume manufacturing. You will collaborate with process integration, manufacturing, equipment engineering, and yield teams to solve complex challenges and build scalable roadmaps.

Regular onsite presence is required. You will drive feasibility studies, develop modernization plans, and provide technical leadership across projects while coordinating with suppliers to optimize

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related semiconductor STEM field with relevant research experience.
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field with 4+ years of industry experience at a leading foundry or dry etch equipment supplier.
• Hands-on experience in dry etch semiconductor manufacturing, including process development and optimization.
• Experience with plasma etch fundamentals, including plasma generation, plasma-surface interactions, selectivity, profile control, and defect mechanisms.
• Experience delivering dry etch process solutions that improved yield, reliability, performance, or manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive next-gen patterning processes, including architecture, optimization, and qualification methodologies.
• Plan and conduct comprehensive DOE/response surface studies across development cycles.
• Conduct pathfinding activities for process and hardware development on first-of-kind equipment.
• Provide technical leadership for cross-functional problem solving and root-cause analysis.
• Establish control systems (SPC, plans, alarms) to optimize production performance.
• Mentor engineers and communicate status/risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong collaboration

Problem-solving

Communicating technical data

DOE planning

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Masters in STEM field

Bachelor's in STEM with 4+ years experience

Tools

JMP

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Intel Logic Technology Development seeks a highly skilled engineer to advance next-generation patterning processes for high-volume manufacturing. You will collaborate with process integration, manufacturing, equipment engineering, and yield teams to solve complex challenges and build scalable roadmaps.

Regular onsite presence is required. You will drive feasibility studies, develop modernization plans, and provide technical leadership across projects while coordinating with suppliers to optimize