Process integration and Defect Reduction Engineer

Intel; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Vacation

Job summary

Intel’s NM Si Mfg Yield team seeks Process Integration and Defect Reduction Engineers to support backend interconnect and advanced packaging semiconductor fabrication, focusing on Foveros and EMIB technologies in Fab 11X. You will partner across Yield Engineering to sustain process health as products transition to high-volume manufacturing and drive yield, quality, reliability, cost improvements.

You will design experiments, analyze yield data, and optimize processes while transferring new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Microelectronics Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Experience in data analysis and statistical process control using tools such as JMP, SQL, PCS, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing process flow, advanced packaging technologies, and process capability.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Analyze process and yield data to drive improvements in yield, quality and cost.
• Manage technology change introductions and monitor inline defectivity and parametric performance.
• Investigate process excursions, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support the transfer of new products from TD into manufacturing and ensure readiness for high-volume production.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field

Tools

DOE methodologies

JMP

SQL

PCS

Job description

Job Details

Job Description: The New Mexico Silicon Manufacturing (NM Si Mfg) Yield Department is seeking Process Integration and Defect Reduction Engineers to support backend interconnect and advanced packaging semiconductor fabrication. These roles support Fab 11X, with a focus on Intel's Foveros and EMIB technologies.

In this position, you will partner with teams across Yield Engineering, including Process Integration, Defect Reduction, Quality and Reliability, Device Analysis, and Yield Analysis. You will be responsible for sustaining process health as products transition from development into high-volume manufacturing (HVM) while driving improvements in yield, quality, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.

The NM Si Mfg Yield team is looking for engineers who are passionate about problem-solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. You will design and execute experiments, analyze process and yield data, and optimize manufacturing processes to reduce defects and improve overall product performance. Responsibilities include managing technology change introductions, monitoring inline defectivity and parametric performance, investigating process excursions, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions. In addition, you will support the transfer of new products from Technology Development (TD) into manufacturing and ensure readiness for successful high-volume production.

Desired Skills and Behavioral Traits

• Strong teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and prioritization skills in a high-performance environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to present technical information clearly and effectively to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Experience leading factory-level projects and delivering results in a timely manner.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to execute roadmaps that drive improvements in yield, defect reduction, efficiency, and cost.
• The ability to balance collaboration and critical thinking to drive data-based decisions and technical solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Microelectronics Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in process integration or defect reduction for backend interconnect or advanced packaging processes.
• 3+ years of experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis and statistical process control using tools such as JMP, SQL, PCS, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing process flow and advanced packaging technologies.
• Knowledge of process capability, specification limits, statistical variation, and process control methodologies.

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, NewMexico, Albuquerque

Additional Locations:

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.

Compensation

• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $120,860.00-170,630.00USD

This role will require an on-site presence.

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

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

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