Module Development Engineer, Defect Inspection

Intel Corporation•Hillsboro, OR

6d•$133,800 - $188,890•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Advanced Packaging Technology and Manufacturing team as a Module Development Engineer, Defect Inspection, where you will help enable next-generation semiconductor innovation. In this role, you will develop, optimize, and scale defect inspection solutions that support both current high-volume manufacturing (HVM) and future technology nodes. You will collaborate across engineering, suppliers, and research teams to improve inspection capability, drive yield improvements, and influence future process technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field + 4 years of experience.
Master's degree in the same field with 3+ years of experience.
PhD in the same field with 2+ years of experience.
Semiconductor processing, system controls, opto-mechanics, or mechanical systems.
Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) principles.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment.
Experience with packaging processes, equipment automation development, or project management in technology development.
Previous related work experience in a semiconductor foundry preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement defect inspection and metrology technologies for semiconductor manufacturing.
Design and optimize processes, inspection methods, and equipment performance.
Conduct process experimentation and feasibility studies using statistical and engineering methods (DOE, SPC).
Collaborate with equipment and materials suppliers to introduce new technologies.
Analyze defect data to identify root causes and improve yield and quality.
Drive continuous improvement of inspection systems through automation, software, and hardware enhancements.
Support technology pathfinding and roadmap development for next-generation products.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging tools, and inspection methodologies.