Intel Process Integration Engineer - (BE)

Intel Corporation•Hillsboro, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Intel and build a better tomorrow. The Intel Foundry MDCE and Logic Technology development (LTD) organizations delivers process technology innovation to drive Intel's product roadmap. This role offers opportunities to transform technology and create a better future by delivering products that touch the lives of every person on earth. As a global leader in innovation and new technology, Intel fosters a collaborative, supportive, and exciting environment where the brightest minds in the world come together to achieve exceptional results. The position involves developing and defining integrated process flows for interconnect modules, coordinating across various engineering teams, optimizing RC performance, and establishing process windows and integration schemes. It also includes identifying and reducing BE-driven yield loss mechanisms, performing root cause analysis, driving corrective actions, implementing process control and monitoring strategies, ensuring reliability margins, and supporting technology transfer from RnD to high-volume manufacturing. Cross-functional collaboration with Device, Equipment/Module, Yield, Reliability, and Design Teams is a key aspect of the role.

Requirements

Candidate must possess a PhD degree in one of these fields: Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
Candidate must possess at least one of the following: 6+ months experience on one or more of the following areas: Semiconductor device fabrication or nanotechnology.
Candidate must possess at least one of the following: 6+ months experience on one or more of the following areas: Electrical characterization of transistors or other semiconductor devices.
Candidate must possess at least one of the following: 6+ months experience on one or more of the following areas: Clean room process development.

Nice To Haves

JMP, MATLAB, Scripting languages (i.e. Python, JSL, TCL), or programming languages (i.e. SQL, C/C++).
Strong understanding of Device physics (CMOS, FinFET, GAA, etc).
Hand on experience in VLSI device fabrication and testing in the lab.
Knowledge of basic VLSI fabrication instruments (i.e. mechanism of dry etcher, ALD (atomic layer deposition), PE CVD, metallization, etc.).
Understanding statistical process control and charting methodology data flow and integrity. Strong data analysis and presentation acumen.
Integrated process knowledge, including strong design of experiments and model-based problem-solving skills for complex problems, excursions, and defects.
Knowledge of automation and defect classification systems in a fab environment.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience in coordination with other departments, co-workers, etc.

Responsibilities

Develop and define integrated process flows for interconnect modules.
Coordinate across lithography, etch, deposition, diffusion, wet clean, CMP, dielectric, and metrology teams.
Optimize RC (resistance-capacitance) performance.
Establish process windows and integration schemes.
Identify BE-driven yield loss mechanisms such as open and short defects, metal voids, low k ILD damage, etc.
Perform root cause analysis using statistical tools (SPC, DOE, FMEA).
Drive corrective actions to improve yield and cycle time.
Implement control plans and process monitoring strategies.
Use statistical tools such as: Cpk / Ppk, Control charts, Capability analysis.
Ensure margins for electromigration, stress migration, TDDB, time dependent via degradation.
Evaluate impact of process window shifts on reliability.
Support ramp from RnD to high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
Document process specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Work with Device Engineering.
Work with Equipment Engineering/Module Engineering.
Work with Yield Engineering.
Work with Reliability Teams.
Work with Design Teams.

Benefits

Opportunities to transform technology and create a better future by delivering products that touch the lives of every person on earth.
Collaborative, supportive, and exciting environment.
Competitive salary.
Financial benefits such as bonuses.
Life and disability insurance.
Opportunities to buy Intel stock at a discounted rate.
Intel stock awards (eligibility at the discretion of Intel Corporation).
Excellent medical plans.
Wellness programs.
Amenities.
Time off.
Recreational activities.
Discounts on various products and services.
Many more creative perks that make Intel a Great Place to Work.
Total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
Health benefits.
Retirement benefits.
Vacation.