Senior Director, Dry Etch Development Engineering

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel is seeking a Senior Director, Dry Etch Development Engineering within the MDCE organization. You will lead a team of module development engineers to drive technology development, enabling integrated process solutions and high-yield manufacturing across wafer processing, assembly/test, and module repair factories.

You will oversee manufacturing-line equipment performance, drive global capacity expansion, and develop robust process solutions in collaboration with engineering and yield teams

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in large multinational manufacturing organizations (semiconductor preferred).
• Expertise in semiconductor process development, especially dry etch across multiple platforms.
• Global-scale engineering leadership with track record in ramp-ups and develop­ment of process technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of module development engineers to drive technology development and enablement across wafer processing, assembly/test, and module repair.
• Oversee process and equipment performance in manufacturing lines and drive high-volume capacity expansion.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, cost-efficient process solutions and transfer technology to sites worldwide.

Skills

Senior management

Semiconductor

Technology development

Etch processes

Dry etch equipment

Global leadership

Fab start-up

Manufacturing engineering

Quality & reliability

R&D

Sourcing/supply chain

Logic technology development

Packaging

Silicon process tech

Patents

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

About the Team

Intel is transforming from an Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) to a leading foundry service provider, offering world-class manufacturing capabilities to customers worldwide. Our Manufacturing Development and Customer Engineering (MDCE) organization is at the forefront of this transformation, focusing on yield improvement, performance optimization, and exceptional customer service delivery. We are responsible for improving process capability for Intel's technology nodes from initial product qualification to high volume manufacturing.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Director, Dry Etch Development Engineering to join our our team within MDCE.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads a team of module development engineers to drive technology development and enablement, provide integrated process solutions, and perform feasibility studies to meet desired device specifications while maximizing safety, quality, and process capabilities across wafer processing, assembly/test, and module repair factories.
• Ensures execution of module improvement responsibilities, and oversees process and equipment performance in manufacturing lines.
• Leads the growth of manufacturing capacity to high-volume production while simultaneously transferring technology to manufacturing sites across the globe.
• Drives cross-organizational alignment toward process-pathway solutions and partners closely with integration, device, and yield engineering teams to develop robust process solutions that deliver power-performance and area leadership while maintaining focus on technology structural cost.
• Partners with supplier executive management to identify, nurture, develop, and implement innovative research and industry ideas, helping bring differentiated solutions to production.
• Coaches and leads engineering teams to reverse engineer and develop repair and improvement opportunities that enhance cost efficiency, output, and yield.
• Hires, manages, and coaches engineers in advanced technology development, building deep subject matter expertise across the organization while developing long‑term strategies for module engineering capabilities to support future requirements.
• Enables teams to execute through clear goal setting, facilitation of work, accountability, differentiated performance management, and a strong focus on delivering team results.
• Drives results by inspiring people, role modeling Intel values, developing the capabilities of others, and fostering a productive and collaborative work environment.

Required Skills and Experience

• Prior senior management experience with large, multinational manufacturing organizations, preferably within high technology, scientific, or semiconductor industries, including specialization in technology development.
• Strong industry background in semiconductor process development and leadership, with particular expertise in etch processes across multiple dry etch equipment platforms .
• Experience working with investors and third‑party suppliers to optimize and customize solutions that meet manufacturing requirements.
• Proven engineering leadership at a global scale, including leading major factory ramp‑ups and process technology development in high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Extensive fab start‑up experience with a demonstrated technical track record across multiple semiconductor disciplines, including manufacturing engineering, quality and reliability, research and development, and sourcing/supply chain innovation.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Substantial technical expertise in areas such as logic technology development, packaging, silicon process technologies, or related fields, supported by a body of research and patents.
• Demonstrated success in delivering customized solutions within Research and Development and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) organizations.
• Previous experience working in a semiconductor foundry environment.
• Requirements may be obtained through a combination of relevant industry experience, internships, academic coursework, and/or research activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a technical equivalent.
• 14 years of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations

• US, Arizona, Phoenix
• US, California, Santa Clara

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

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