Ocotillo Technology Fabrication Defect Metrology Equipment Engineer

Intel Corporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Arizona is seeking a Defect Metrology Equipment Engineer to optimize and maintain metrology systems across manufacturing, collaborating with multiple teams to drive yield and product integrity.

The role emphasizes data analysis, common semiconductor techniques, and the development of AI/ML tools to improve patterning and process stability. On-site responsibilities include working within Intel Foundry initiatives and advancing metrology capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field with 2+ / 1+ years of experience respectively.
• Experience with Yield and Defect Metrology equipment (e.g., KLA, AMAT, ASML HMI, TEL, Keysight, Advantest, Hitachi).
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and processing techniques (lithography, etch, CMP, thin films, plating).

Responsibilities

• Optimize and maintain metrology systems for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with equipment development, operations, automation, and manufacturing teams to improve yield and product integrity.
• Develop methods to analyze big data sources for yield modeling and process roadmaps.
• Transform manufacturing data into yield improvement actions.
• Execute new product introductions and design of experiments.
• Develop AI/ML applications to improve patterning solutions.

Skills

Yield metrology

Defect metrology equipment

Data analysis

Python

SQL

JMP/JSL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

JMP/JSL

Python

SQL

Job description

Job Details: Job Description:

Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below.

Intel is looking for highly motivated individuals with strong technical background and capabilities to sustain, ramp, and transfer all technology nodes in Arizona. They will drive rapid continuous improvements in safety, quality, yield, reliability, cost, process stability/capability, and productivity while maintaining rigorous quality control. Intel Foundry is increasing its investment in defect metrology technology, implementing a new Win It Inline initiative using advanced real-time monitoring to improve yield learning cycles. Investing in inline metrology will give engineers more data throughout the manufacturing process, as opposed to waiting for end of the line data - a fundamental shift in how we leverage data to build chips.

Role Overview

As a Defect Metrology Equipment Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimizing and maintaining metrology systems for manufacturing. You will collaborate closely with equipment development, operations, automation, and manufacturing teams to enhance yield systems and ensure product integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analysis and develop visualizations to construct accurate process development roadmaps.
• Develop methods and systems to analyze diverse big data sources, leading to yield modeling and process roadmap definition.
• Develop and maintain systems that enable faster interpretation of fab process, defect, and electrical data to drive process changes for yield enhancement.
• Transform experimental and manufacturing data into yield improvement actions.
• Ensure manufacturability over process and product design through thorough analysis.
• Execute new product introductions and participate in design of experiments.
• Develop tools and algorithms for high-volume data analysis to identify yield limiters.
• Harden equipment systems to meet operational needs for leading-edge logic nodes.
• Develop AI/ML applications to improve patterning solutions and design efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data integrity and implement custom algorithms.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ months experience with Yield and Defect Metrology equipment (e.g. KLA, AMAT, ASML HMI, TEL, Keysight, Advantest, and Hitachi).
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Statistics/Data Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field of study AND 2+ years relevant experience OR
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Statistics/Data Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field of study AND 1+ years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 2+ years of applications experience with defect metrology tools.
• Knowledge of Semiconductor fabrication and processing techniques (Lithography, Etch, CMP, Thin Films, Plating, etc.), Statistical Process Control and Design of experiments (DOE) principles, Statistical Data Analysis. (Examples include: JMP/JSL, Python, SQL) and/or Programing Experience in JMP/JSL, Python, R and SQL.
• Experience in Laser Optics, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Digital Signal Processing, and Image Processing.
• Experience in technical documentation, training, and project management.
• 3+ years of New Technology startup experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Process/Yield Engineering.
• Demonstrate strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metrology.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer orientation.
• Demonstrate the ability to work across organizational boundaries including process engineering, integration and yield.
• Good communication skills with a high tolerance to ambiguous and changing situations.

Benefits at Intel

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Arizona, Phoenix

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.

Position of Trust

N/A

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US

$89,010.00-170,630.00 USD

Work Model

This role will require an on-site presence.

Additional Information

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