Module Development Engineer - LTD Dry Etch

Job Title

Module Development Engineer - LTD Dry Etch

Role Summary

Work on Logic Technology Development to drive dry-etch patterning process development for advanced logic and manufacturing. The role partners with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Yield/Defect Engineering, and suppliers to develop, qualify, and sustain etch processes and related control systems. Regular onsite presence is required.

Experience Level

Mid-level (experienced engineering hire). Candidates typically have multiple years of industry experience developing dry etch processes; preferred candidates have 4+ years of direct industry experience.

Responsibilities

The role leads technical development and transfer activities across process, equipment, and manufacturing domains.

• Develop and optimize next-generation patterning/etch process architectures and qualification methods.
• Perform pathfinding and feasibility studies on existing and first-of-kind equipment to enable new device architectures.
• Design and execute characterization plans and experiments (DOE, response-surface, robustness studies).
• Lead cross-functional root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions for complex process and defect issues.
• Establish and mature production control systems (SPC, control plans, alarms, recipe governance, sustaining systems).
• Partner with equipment and material suppliers to develop and implement enabling technology elements.
• Recommend equipment modifications and process changes to improve yield, reliability, cost, and throughput and ensure scalable transfer to manufacturing.
• Document and implement standard work, monitoring, dashboards, and knowledge capture for sustainment.
• Mentor peers and communicate technical status and risks to stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience (minimum qualifications below were restated in Education Requirements and therefore are not duplicated here).

• Hands-on experience in dry etch semiconductor manufacturing, including ownership of process development and optimization.
• Deep knowledge of plasma etch fundamentals: plasma generation, plasma-surface interactions, selectivity, profile control, and defect mechanisms.
• Proven track record delivering dry etch process solutions that improved yield, reliability, performance, or manufacturability.
• Strong statistical analysis and DOE skills; experience with JMP, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data-driven decisions.
• Experience implementing APC and variability-reduction strategies in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead structured problem solving across functions and influence stakeholders without formal people management authority.

Nice-to-have / preferred

• Experience with ICP/CCP, HARC, ALE, radical/vapor isotropic etch, ash and surface treatments, and EUV-patterned layer etch integration.
• Experience with SEM, TEM, CD-SEM, AFM, XPS, and electrical correlation for materials/device characterization.
• Demonstrated experience reducing etch-driven defects and improving metrology in a production environment.
• 4+ years of direct industry experience developing and deploying dry etch processes for advanced logic or foundry technologies.

Education Requirements

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a semiconductor-related STEM field; OR Master's in those fields with ~2 years relevant industry or graduate research experience; OR Bachelor's in those fields with 4+ years of industry experience at a leading foundry or dry-etch equipment supplier. The posting also allows equivalent combinations of industry experience, internships, academic projects, or research to meet minimum qualification thresholds.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.