Module Development Defect Inspection Engineer

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 134,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Module Development Engineer for Defect Inspection to advance next-generation semiconductor inspection capabilities. You will develop, optimize, and scale defect inspection and metrology solutions for current high-volume manufacturing and future technology nodes.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams, suppliers, and research groups to drive yield improvements, automate inspection systems, and influence future

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Chemistry with 4+ years of experience (or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years).
• Experience in semiconductor processing, system controls, opto-mechanics, or mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement defect inspection and metrology technologies for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Design and optimize processes, inspection methods, and equipment performance.
• Conduct DOE and SPC-based process experiments and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with equipment and materials suppliers to introduce new technologies.
• Analyze defect data to identify root causes and improve yield and quality.
• Drive automation, software, and hardware enhancements for inspection systems.
• Support technology roadmaps for next-generation products.
• Stay current with industry trends and inspection methodologies.

Skills

Semiconductor processing

Statistical methods

DOE

SPC

Opto-mechanics

Mechanical systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Job description

About the Role

Join our Advanced Packaging Technology and Manufacturing team as a Module Development Engineer, Defect Inspection, where you will help enable next-generation semiconductor innovation. In this role, you will develop, optimize, and scale defect inspection solutions that support both current high-volume manufacturing (HVM) and future technology nodes. You will collaborate across engineering, suppliers, and research teams to improve inspection capability, drive yield improvements, and influence future process technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement defect inspection and metrology technologies for semiconductor manufacturing.


• Design and optimize processes, inspection methods, and equipment performance.


• Conduct process experimentation and feasibility studies using statistical and engineering methods (DOE, SPC).


• Collaborate with equipment and materials suppliers to introduce new technologies.


• Analyze defect data to identify root causes and improve yield and quality.


• Drive continuous improvement of inspection systems through automation, software, and hardware enhancements.


• Support technology pathfinding and roadmap development for next-generation products.


• Stay current with industry trends, emerging tools, and inspection methodologies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field + 4 years of experience. Or a Master's degree in the same field with 3+ years of experience and a PhD in the same field with 2+ years of experience. Your experience described above must be in the following: Semiconductor processing, system controls, opto-mechanics, or mechanical systems. Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) principles.


• Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment. Experience with packaging processes, equipment automation development, or project management in technology development. Previous related work experience in a semiconductor foundry preferred.

Behavioral traits that we are looking for candidates who:

• Collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines


• Show curiosity and continuous learning mindset


• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Can adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment


• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences


• Take ownership and accountability for results


• Drive innovation while maintaining attention to detail

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies
Opportunity to influence high-volume manufacturing and future nodes
Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven environment
Career growth through challenging technical opportunities
Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. See Intel Benefits for more details.

Benefits

• Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. See Intel Benefits for more details.


• 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: $133,800.00-188,890.00 USD

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.

Contract and Pay

Job Type: Experienced Hire
Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Location

Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Work Model

This role will require an on-site presence.