Process Integration Development Engineer - TD Defect Metrology

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 134,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon seeks a Process Integration Development Engineer to advance semiconductor technology. You will design, run, and analyze experiments to boost process performance and manufacturability while enabling efficient tech transfer to high-volume manufacturing.

The role emphasizes big data analysis, collaboration across engineering teams, and the Copy Exactly methodology to ensure reliability and yield in production. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field or Master's with 4+ years engineering experience.
• Experience with materials characterization and metrology tools.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing fundamentals and DOE.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments to characterize processes throughout development.
• Develop materials and equipment to meet reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with product teams to identify process solutions.
• Use big data to identify design weaknesses and drive improvements.
• Lead qualifications and enable technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Materials characterization

Statistical analysis

DOE principles

Programming: Python

SQL

C++

Data analysis tools (MATLAB, JMP,Excel

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

M.S. with 4+ years experience

Tools

SEM

TEM

Spectroscopy

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: Embark with us on a journey of growth and transformation as we create exceptionally engineered technology and bring AI everywhere. As a valued team member, your adaptability and attention to detail will contribute to our drive for results and relentless pursuit of quality, ensuring we meet our customers' needs with precision. Join us and build on our legacy of innovation and collaboration as we deliver world-changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet.

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As a Process Integration Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing semiconductor technology by designing, executing, and analyzing experiments to enhance process performance. Using cutting-edge materials and equipment, you will develop integrated solutions to meet quality, reliability, and manufacturability requirements, driving technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing. Your work will directly contribute to optimizing outputs and shaping Intel's future innovations. Joining Intel Foundry's Logic Technology Development (LTD), you will be part of a team focused on driving advancements in silicon process technology. LTD is at the forefront of sustaining Moore's Law by enabling world-class semiconductor manufacturing. The group collaborates across engineering disciplines to develop processes that meet Intel's high standards for yield, performance, and reliability, ensuring the delivery of groundbreaking technology to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments to fully characterize processes throughout the development cycle and improve product performance.
• Develop and qualify materials and equipment to meet reliability, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and identify process solutions in collaboration with product and module engineering teams.
• Leverage big data analysis to identify and resolve process design weaknesses or manufacturing tool issues.
• Lead new product qualifications and ensure seamless technology transfers to high-volume manufacturing using the Copy Exactly methodology.
• Collaborate with development teams and material suppliers to align processes with technology roadmaps.
• Organize and present process solutions to engineering teams to address customer requests or resolve issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Optics, Chemistry, or a related field; OR a Master's degree in the aforementioned fields with 4+ years of engineering industry experience.
• Experience in materials characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, Spectroscopy or other metrology tools.
• Experience with semiconductor processing fundamentals, including lithography, etching, polishing, chemical/physical reactions, or device physics.
• Experience in statistical or data analysis tools like MATLAB, JMP, or Excel, and familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in defect reduction or process integration within semiconductor manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods or advanced process controls (APC).
• Expertise in advanced transistor device structures and architectures, including fabrication processes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) or programming languages (e.g., SQL, C++).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to foster trust and partnerships across engineering teams.

Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro 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.

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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: $133,800.00-219,550.00 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 be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.

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