Module Development Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Oregon, Hillsboro, United States

Drives technology development and enablement for semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on process integration, equipment solutions, and feasibility studies. Leads design and development of manufacturing processes, including material selection, parameter optimization, and equipment metrology. Performs pathfinding activities for process and hardware development, enabling innovative device architectures and developing roadmaps. Recommends and implements modifications to operating equipment to improve production efficiency and output. Partners with suppliers for technology enablement. Requires PhD/Master's/Bachelor's in a semiconductor-related STEM field with relevant experience in dry etch semiconductor processing, plasma etch fundamentals, process development, optimization, and characterization. Proficiency in statistical data analysis and DOE tools is expected.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drives technology development and enablement for both high volume manufacturing and future technology, provides process integration and equipment solutions, and performs feasibility studies to meet desired device specifications
  2. Leads design and development of technically sophisticated manufacturing processes and/or repair reverse engineering including material selection, parameter optimization, equipment metrology, and system design to enable new product designs and functional requirements
  3. Performs pathfinding activities in support of process and hardware development enabling manufacturing of innovative device architectures, and develops roadmaps for technologies enabling future roadmap
  4. Recommends and implements modifications for operating equipment to improve production efficiency, manufacturing techniques, and optimizing production output for existing products
  5. Partners with key equipment and materials suppliers to develop and implement enabling elements of the technology

Skills

Required

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a semiconductor related STEM field with 6+ months of relevant experience OR Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a semiconductor related STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a semiconductor related STEM field with 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Hands-on experience in dry etch semiconductor processing within a manufacturing or manufacturing adjacent Research and Development environment
  • Strong understanding of plasma etch fundamentals, including plasma–surface interactions, selectivity, profile control, and defect mechanisms
  • Demonstrated experience with process development, optimization, and characterization for advanced semiconductor technologies
  • Proficiency in statistical data analysis and design of experiments (DOE) using tools such as JMP, Python, or MATLAB
  • Experience operating, qualifying, and troubleshooting semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment
  • Ability to analyze complex process data, identify root causes, and implement data driven corrective actions

Nice to have

  • 3+ years of direct experience developing and ramping dry etch processes for advanced technology nodes in a high volume manufacturing or foundry environment
  • Experience with one or more of the following dry etch technologies: ICP / CCP plasma etch, High aspect ratio etch (HARC), Atomic layer etch (ALE), EUV patterned layer etch integration
  • Demonstrated contributions to yield improvement, defect reduction, profile control, or process window expansion at the module or integration level
  • Working knowledge of advanced device architectures (e.g., FinFET, GAA, nanosheets) and their etch specific challenges
  • Experience with physical and materials characterization techniques, such as SEM, TEM, CD SEM, AFM, XPS, or ellipsometry
  • Familiarity with image analysis and automated data processing techniques for metrology and defect inspection
  • Proven ability to work effectively with cross functional teams (integration, lithography, CMP, device, yield, equipment suppliers) to deliver robust manufacturing solutions
  • Demonstrated technical leadership within projects, including mentoring junior engineers or influencing technical direction without formal authority.

What the JD emphasized

  • dry etch semiconductor processing
  • plasma etch fundamentals
  • process development
  • optimization
  • characterization