NMSI F11X Dry Etch Module Engineer-Technologist
Intel CorporationJob Title
NMSI F11X Dry Etch Module Engineer-Technologist
Role Summary
Lead development and enablement of dry etch processes and related equipment for both high-volume manufacturing (HVM) and future product technologies. Work spans process integration, equipment engineering, metrology, and system design to meet device performance and manufacturability targets.
Experience Level
Mid-level. See Education Requirements for specific degree and years guidance.
Responsibilities
Deliver technical solutions for dry etch process development and manufacturing; support technology roadmaps and transfers to production.
- Develop and optimize dry etch processes, including material selection and process parameter tuning.
- Design and implement metrology and process control strategies to meet device and yield targets.
- Provide equipment engineering input and collaborate on system design and integration.
- Lead feasibility/pathfinding studies for next-generation architectures and process technologies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to enable product transfers to HVM and improve operational performance.
- Identify and implement equipment and process improvements to increase throughput, yield, and efficiency.
- Coordinate with equipment suppliers and internal stakeholders during development and implementation.
Requirements
Core technical and industry experience required for successful performance in the role.
- Proven experience in dry etch process development for semiconductor manufacturing.
- Experience collaborating with equipment suppliers on process optimization, development, and implementation.
- Hands-on skills in process integration, equipment engineering, metrology, and process parameter optimization.
- Experience supporting technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing and improving manufacturing efficiency.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience in TSV etch process development.
- Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and factory automation systems.
- Experience supporting semiconductor fab startups and foundry environments.
- Track record of publications or patents related to dry etch technologies.
Education Requirements
Minimum: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related STEM field with 6+ years of semiconductor industry experience (dry etch focus), or a Bachelor’s in those fields with 9+ years of semiconductor industry experience. Preferred: Ph.D. in a related STEM field with publications and/or patents and 5+ years industry experience. "Related STEM field" acceptable as stated in the posting.
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.
