Senior Process Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Leixlip, Ireland

Senior Process Engineer role at Intel in Ireland, focusing on semiconductor manufacturing process optimization, yield improvement, and data-driven problem-solving within a high-technology fab environment. Requires 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and expertise in specific process areas.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own and continuously improve process performance within your assigned module or area.
  2. Support the development, qualification, and transfer of new process/automation technologies into High Volume Manufacturing.
  3. Drive process optimization to achieve targets in safety, quality, yield, output, and cost.
  4. Use statistical analysis, data analytics, and structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes, reduce variability, and improve process capability.
  5. Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex process issues in partnership with equipment, manufacturing, quality, and module engineering teams.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of industrial experience in semiconductor manufacturing or a related high-technology manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience in one or more of the following process areas: Deposition, Lithography, Etching, Ion Implantation, Annealing, or Chemical Mechanical Planarization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to drive technical decisions and process improvements.
  • Experience in process troubleshooting, process control, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering and operations teams.
  • Demonstrated focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Nice to have

  • PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  • Post-doctoral research experience in a relevant technical field.
  • Experience in advanced semiconductor process integration or high-volume manufacturing at leading-edge technology nodes.
  • Strong automation knowledge, including experience with manufacturing automation, process control systems, scripting, data automation, or digital solutions in a fab or industrial setting.
  • Familiarity with statistical process control, design of experiments, FMEA, root cause analysis, and other structured engineering methodologies.
  • Experience driving cross-functional improvement projects with measurable impact on yield, quality, cost, or output.
  • Familiarity with data automation tools or custom scripts used to extract, clean, and analyze manufacturing data (Python, SQL, MATLAB, R, VBA, Shell scripting, BASH)
  • Knowledge of defect reduction strategies, process matching, and manufacturability improvement.
  • Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical workstreams within a team environment.