Module Development Engineer - LTD Dry Etch

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

Job Description

Business Group

Intel Foundry Technology Development is committed to delivering world-class manufacturing solutions that power Intel's product roadmap. The team leads advancements in semiconductor process engineering, enabling innovative device architectures and high-volume production. Joining this team means contributing to Intel's pursuit of excellence and maintaining its leadership in a dynamic, competitive market.

About the Role

Join Intel Logic Technology Development and help advance the next generation of patterning.

You will operate in a high impact space, partnering closely with cross functional teams (Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Yield/Defect Engineering, and suppliers) to solve complex technical challenges and establish long term systems that sustain performance. This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities.

Drive technology development for future technology and high-volume manufacturing, provide process integration and equipment solutions, and perform feasibility studies to meet desired device specifications.

Own and drive development of the next generation patterning processes, including process architecture, optimization strategies, and qualification methodologies.

Perform pathfinding activities in support of process and hardware development on existing and first of kind equipment, enabling manufacturing of innovative device architectures and developing roadmaps for technologies enabling future roadmap.

Provide technical leadership for cross functional problem solving to resolve complex process and defect issues; drive structured root cause, containment, and permanent corrective actions.

Design and execute comprehensive characterization plans; plan and conduct experiments (DOE/response surface/robustness studies) across the development cycle.

Establish and mature control systems to optimize and sustain production performance (SPC, control plans, alarms, response plans, recipe governance, sustaining systems).

Develop strategies and infrastructure to resolve difficult problems and implement systems to manage these problems in the future (standard work, monitoring, dashboards/analytics, knowledge capture).

Drive improvements in yield, reliability, cost, productivity, and process capability, ensuring scalable transfer to manufacturing and ongoing sustainment.

Influence technical direction, mentor engineers (as appropriate for grade), and communicate status/risks clearly to stakeholders.

Recommend and implement modifications for operating equipment to improve production efficiency, manufacturing techniques, and optimizing production output for existing products.

Partner with key equipment and material suppliers to develop and implement enabling elements of the technology. Perform process technology feasibility studies through theoretical simulations and/or practical engineering methods.

Core Competencies

Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.

Ability to communicate technical data and concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

The Minimum qualifications listed below are required to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience, academic projects, and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a semiconductor related STEM field with relevant industry or graduate school research experience.
• -Or-
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a semiconductor related STEM field with 2 years of relevant industry or graduate school research experience.
• -Or-
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a semiconductor 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 ownership of 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.
• Expertise in statistical analysis and DOE methodologies, using tools such as JMP, Python, or MATLAB to drive data-based decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct industry experience developing and deploying dry etch processes for advanced logic, foundry technologies or dry etch equipment suppliers.
• Experience with advan