Process Integration Development Engineer - TD Defect Metrology

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel is hiring a Process Integration Development Engineer in Hillsboro, Oregon to design, execute, and analyze experiments that enhance process performance for semiconductor manufacturing. You will develop materials and equipment to meet reliability and manufacturability targets and drive technology transfer to high-volume production.

You will leverage big data to identify weaknesses, collaborate across engineering teams, and ensure alignment with technology roadmaps, delivering optimized

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent with heavy engineering focus.
• Experience with materials characterization and semiconductor processing fundamentals.
• Experience with MATLAB/JMP/Excel and DOE principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Materials characterization

Statistical/data analysis

DOE principles

Programming (Python, C++)

Education

Ph.D. in Physics / Chemistry / EE / ME / CS / related field

Master's with 4+ years engineering experience

Tools

MATLAB

JMP

Excel

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.

Your Responsibilities May Include But Not Limited To

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

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Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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: $133,800.00 - 219,550.00 USD

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. * 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.