Ocotillo Technology Fabrication Defect Metrology Technician

Intel Corporation; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee stock purchase plan

Sabbatical benefits

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Defect Metrology Technician to optimize tools and support high-tech manufacturing. You will analyze defects, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive process improvements, while ensuring measurement accuracy and reliability across shifts.

The role offers a pathway to contribute to yield learning cycles and in-depth metrology expertise in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with several years of hands-on experience or military tech background.
• Experience in equipment maintenance or technical certification equivalent.
• Experience with user-level computer operation is acceptable.
• STEM-related Associate degree plus maintenance experience is preferred.
• Exposure to metrology and defect analysis tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed defect analysis, including critical dimension, overlay, film thickness, stress, bow, and roughness measurements using advanced metrology tools.
• Identify and classify defects based on established criteria and standards.
• Collect, organize, and analyze defect density, size distribution, and other relevant metrics.
• Regularly maintain and calibrate metrology equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and reliability.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with maintenance teams or field service engineers.
• Collaborate with Yield and Defect Metrology Engineering teams to implement process improvements based on defect analysis findings.
• Document and communicate defect analysis results, metrology measurements, and findings to peers, technicians, and managers.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes, providing guidance and training to other technicians.
• Execute lot dispositions, experimental testing, and engineering tests to support process optimization and research efforts.
• Drive a culture of quality by actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives and adhering to established standards.
• Equipment maintenance and repair, equipment troubleshooting, defect reduction, and other duties as required supporting Fab objectives.

Skills

Defect analysis

Metrology

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma + 3+ years hands-on experience or military tech experience

High School Diploma + 2+ years in equipment maintenance

High School Diploma + 2+ year technical/trade certification OR 2+ years technical experience

Associate degree in STEM + 1+ years equipment maintenance

2+ years' experience with user-level computer operation

Tools

Node metrology tools

Defect analysis tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Description: Join Intel and build a better tomorrow. Intel is in the midst of an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person on Earth. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below. Life at Intel 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.

As a Defect Metrology Technician, you will play a critical role in Intel's high-tech manufacturing process, ensuring our tools are optimized for world-class production. Your contributions will directly impact Intel's innovation, enabling the delivery of advanced technologies that power the future of computing. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your technical expertise, work alongside engineering teams, and be part of a collaborative environment where your skills make a tangible difference.

This role is intended for defect metrology technicians to report to the Yield/Defect Metrology department. This role has opportunities across all shifts (4/5/6/7) as needed per functional area.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed defect analysis, including critical dimension, overlay, film thickness, stress, bow, and roughness measurements using advanced metrology tools.
• Identify and classify defects based on established criteria and standards.
• Collect, organize, and analyze defect density, size distribution, and other relevant metrics.
• Regularly maintain and calibrate metrology equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and reliability.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with maintenance teams or field service engineers.
• Collaborate with Yield and Defect Metrology Engineering teams to implement process improvements based on defect analysis findings.
• Document and communicate defect analysis results, metrology measurements, and findings to peers, technicians, and managers.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes, providing guidance and training to other technicians.
• Execute lot dispositions, experimental testing, and engineering tests to support process optimization and research efforts.
• Drive a culture of quality by actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives and adhering to established standards.
• Equipment maintenance and repair, equipment troubleshooting, defect reduction, and other duties as required supporting Fab objectives.
• Work from technical manuals, specifications, drawings/diagrams, schematics, written and verbal instructions utilizing a variety of tools, test equipment, problem solving techniques and communication.

This position is for a Compressed Work Week Schedule with availability on all shifts in Ocotillo Technology Fabrication (Fab52/42/32/12). The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits: Self-motivated Verbal and written communication skills and to be comfortable presenting issues and solutions. Skills to work well in a diverse team environment and multitask. Skills to work with minimal supervision and adjust to rapidly changing priorities. Skills to produce results in a timely manner. Analytical problem solving and testing skills. Compressed Work Week shifts tend to be 12-hour shifts from 6 to 6. Shift 4 - Night front half of week - PM-AM Sun-Tues and alternating Saturday nights Shift 5 - Days front half of week - AM-PM Sun-Tues and alternating Wednesday days Shift 6 - Night back half of week - PM-AM Wed-Sat and alternating Saturday night Shift 7 - Days back half of week - AM-PM Thurs-Sat and alternating Wednesday days.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must possess at least one of the following educational or experience requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 3+ years of related hands-on experience OR military technical experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2+ years in a related equipment maintenance role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2+ year Technical/trade certification OR 2+ years technical experience.
• Associate degree in STEM Related field AND 1+ years of related equipment maintenance experience.
• 2+ years' experience with user level computer operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience
• Proficiency in using advanced node metrology and defect analysis tools aligned with semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Basic knowledge of statistical data analysis techniques and process control systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective teamwork across engineering and technician groups.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and provide innovative solutions for process improvements.
• Enthusiasm for learning, growth, and contributing to a high-performing team environment.
• Eagerness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the success of the organization.
• Experience performing hands-on preventative, corrective maintenance on 300mm semiconductor equipment (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated skills to influence the content and creation of new specs, procedures and business processes related to equipment maintenance.

Amazing Benefits!

• Beyond health, dental, and retirement benefits, Intel’s benefits package includes 14 paid holidays per calendar year, three weeks of paid vacation, and four-week paid sabbatical every four years of employment.
• Intel also offers employees five bonuses per year dependent on overall company and personal performance, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Find more information about our Amazing Benefits here: https://jobs.intel.com/benefits

Position Details

Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 5 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Arizona, Phoenix Additional Locations:

Posting Statement

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Salary Range

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $60,450.00-116,640.00 USD (Hourly Role) 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. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter. Intel’s official careers website.

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