Ocotillo Technology Fabrication Thin Films Module Engineer

Intel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 103,730 - 198,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Intel’s Ocotillo Technology Fabrication (OTF) division seeks a Thin Films Module Engineer to own one or more 300mm toolsets, drive process improvements, and ensure high tool availability and low defect densities. You will lead tool installations, qualifications, and sustained matching performance for new technology startups, while coordinating across process engineering, integration and yield teams.

The role requires strong instrumentation passion, on-shift engineering support, and the ability

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience, or a Master's with 2+ years, or a PhD with 6+ months in a related STEM field.
• 2+ years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing or advanced technology development environment.
• Experience with process characterization, data analysis, and statistical problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of equipment matching, qualification, maintenance optimization, and copy-exact manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Define roadmaps to meet requirements, goals and milestones for a new technology process.
• Define and establish flow, procedures, and equipment configuration for the module.
• Selects and develops material and equipment for the process to meet quality, yield, reliability, cost, productivity and manufacturability requirements.
• Plans and conducts experiments to fully characterize the process throughout the development cycle.
• Drive improvements on quality, yield, reliability, process stability/capability, productivity and safety/ergonomic over variables such as material, method, equipment, environment and operating personnel.
• Develop solutions to problems utilizing formal education, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools.
• Establish process control systems for the process module and sustains the module through volume ramp.
• Trains production/receiving process engineers for transfer to other factories.
• Transfers process to high volume manufacturing and provide support in new factory start-up as well as install and qualification of the new production lines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or related engineering STEM field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or related engineering STEM field

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or related engineering STEM field

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. The Ocotillo Technology Fabrication (OTF) Thin Films Module Engineer role is multifaceted. The ideal candidate will have a passion for instrumentation and equipment with the goal of developing a robust manufacturable process module. As an OTF Thin Films Module Engineer you will play an important role in the OTF engineering team. You will be responsible for owning all aspects of one or more of the factory's 300mm toolsets. Your sustaining responsibilities will include the safety and cleanliness of your area and ensuring copy-exact for your toolset. You will also be expected to review the relevant control charts and tool output daily and ensure your toolset and layers remain excursion free. You will be responsible for delivering MOR availability and achieving 100 percent matching for all relevant operations. For new technology start-ups, you will be responsible for tool installations, conversions, qualifications, and sustained matching performance. You will be expected to drive continuous improvement in the health and matching of your toolset(s) by maintaining and driving an improvement roadmap. You will be responsible for leading your tools and area to achieve record tool availability, cycle time, and record low defect densities in support of OTFs factory goals.

Responsibilities

• Define roadmaps to meet requirements, goals and milestones for a new technology process.
• Defines and establishes flow, procedures, and equipment configuration for the module.
• Selects and develops material and equipment for the process to meet quality, yield, reliability, cost, productivity and manufacturability requirements.
• Plans and conducts experiments to fully characterize the process throughout the development cycle.
• Drives improvements on quality, yield, reliability, process stability/capability, productivity and safety/ergonomic over variables such as material, method, equipment, environment and operating personnel.
• Develops solutions to problems utilizing formal education, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools.
• Establishes process control systems for the process module and sustains the module through volume ramp.
• Trains production/receiving process engineers for transfer to other factories.
• Transfers process to high volume manufacturing and provide support in new factory start-up as well as install and qualification of the new production lines.

Position may require working on a day or night shift as an OSE (on-shift engineer) to support toolset needs and may require a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes and project work, internships, military training, and/or work experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience OR
• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience, OR
• PhD degree with 6+ months of experience in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or related engineering STEM field.
• 2+ years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing or advanced technology development environment.
• Experience conducting process characterization, data analysis, and statistical problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of equipment matching, qualification, maintenance optimization, and copy-exact manufacturing principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor Foundry experience is a plus.
• Experience with semiconductor thin film deposition technologies such as CVD, PVD, ALD, PECVD, LPCVD, HDP, or Epitaxy.
• Demonstrate strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Clean room experience.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer orientation.
• Have a strong knowledge of statistics and experimental design; and the ability to apply that knowledge to tool matching, tool qualification, and process development.
• 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.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

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.

Position of Trust

N/A

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: $103,730.00 - 198,820.00 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

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