NMSi Module Engineer

Intel Corporation; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Experienced Hire to own and support high-volume semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes.

The role focuses on process stability, equipment performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field and 3+ years semiconductor device fabrication/manufacturing experience.
• Master's degree in a STEM field and 1+ year semiconductor device fabrication/manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Own critical manufacturing equipment and processes
• Conduct process monitoring, testing, and measurements to maintain control
• Identify and implement equipment and process improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and KPIs
• Support ramp-up of manufacturing capacity and technology transfer
• Own equipment maintenance, repair, and reliability activities
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Lead process development for current and future nodes
• Support technology transfer via training, audits, and qualifications
• Develop excursion prevention and detection systems
• Resolve discrepancies to minimize production impact
• Lead equipment installation and qualification during factory ramps

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Process monitoring

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related STEM

Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Dry Etch

Thin Films

Lithography

Metrology

Job description

Job Details

Job Description: Own and support high-volume semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that enable advanced device scaling and the production of integrated circuits. This role is responsible for ensuring process stability, equipment performance, and continuous improvement within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own critical manufacturing equipment and processes that support advanced semiconductor fabrication.
• Conduct process monitoring, testing, and measurements to maintain control of critical dimensions, defectivity, and overall process performance.
• Identify, recommend, and implement equipment and process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, quality, cost, productivity, defect reduction, and yield enhancement.
• Support the ramp‑up of manufacturing capacity and technology transfer activities to high‑volume production sites worldwide.
• Own and coordinate equipment maintenance, repair, and reliability activities within the assigned module.
• Partner with equipment suppliers and cross‑functional teams to resolve technical issues and improve equipment performance.
• Lead process development activities aligned with current and future high‑volume manufacturing technology nodes.
• Support technology transfer activities through training, audits, installation reviews, and qualification assessments to ensure process matching across global manufacturing sites.
• Develop and optimize excursion prevention and detection systems to improve process control and reduce manufacturing risk.
• Identify and resolve equipment and process discrepancies to minimize impact on production.
• During factory ramps, lead equipment installation, conversion, qualification, and readiness activities to ensure tools are installed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with all quality and manufacturing requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM field and 3+ years of semiconductor device fabrication or semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM field and 1+ year of semiconductor device fabrication or semiconductor manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor process modules such as Dry Etch, Thin Films, Lithography, or Metrology.
• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with process optimization, equipment improvement, and yield enhancement initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier organizations in a fast‑paced production environment.

Job Type & Working Details

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, New Mexico, Albuquerque

Additional Locations:

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.

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

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $103,730.00-146,440.00 USD. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence.

* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

Intel Responsibility

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices.

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