Module Development Engineer

The Role and Impact

As a Module Development Engineer, you will spearhead the development and optimization of advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes crucial to delivering Intel's high-performance devices. In this role, you will design experiments, analyze data, and refine process methodologies, ensuring seamless integration and manufacturability. Your work will directly contribute to Intel's leadership in creating cutting-edge device architectures and advancing the semiconductor industry forward.

Business Group

Intel Foundry Technology Development is dedicated to delivering world-class manufacturing solutions that power Intel's product innovation. The team focuses on advancing semiconductor process engineering and enabling the design and production of industry-leading devices. Joining this organization means collaborating in a dynamic environment that supports Intel's continued leadership in the competitive semiconductor market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to optimize manufacturing processes for yield, functionality, and efficiency
• Develop and sustain semiconductor processing techniques, including material selection, equipment optimization, and metrology system design
• Conduct feasibility studies and pathfinding activities to identify innovative solutions for next-generation device architectures
• Collaborate with equipment and material suppliers to evaluate, qualify, and integrate novel technology solutions into manufacturing workflows
• Perform process characterization using Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and advanced data analysis tools
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless process integration and manufacturability
• Support technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing through training, audits, and process consistency across sites

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.
• Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
• Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related STEM field

6+ months of experience in one or more of the following

• Proficiency in semiconductor manufacturing techniques such as lithography, etching, thin film deposition, or planarization
• Expertise in process characterization methods and statistical analysis tools like MATLAB, JMP, or Python
• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XPS, or ellipsometry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced device architectures and process integration challenges, such as transistor scaling or selectivity control
• Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, or development alongside suppliers
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies including vacuum processes, ALD, or CVD
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with a proven track record of working across interdisciplinary teams to achieve shared objectives

Additional information

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• Job Type: College Grad
• Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Posting Statement

Position of Trust

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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: $133,800.00-188,890.00 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. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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