Module Development Engineer

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Module Development Engineer, you will develop and optimize advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes that support Intel's high-performance devices. You will design experiments, analyze data, and refine process methodologies to ensure process integration and manufacturability. The role contributes to developing next-generation device architectures and advancing semiconductor manufacturing. Intel Foundry Technology Development delivers manufacturing solutions that support Intel product innovation. The team advances semiconductor process engineering and enables the design and production of industry-leading devices.

Requirements

PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related STEM field.
At least 6 months of experience in one or more of the following: semiconductor manufacturing techniques such as lithography, etching, thin film deposition, or planarization; process characterization and statistical analysis tools such as MATLAB, JMP, or Python; or materials characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XPS, or ellipsometry.

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced device architectures and process integration challenges, such as transistor scaling or selectivity control.
Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, or development alongside suppliers.
Knowledge of manufacturing technologies including vacuum processes, ALD, or CVD.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset and a proven track record of working across interdisciplinary teams to achieve shared objectives.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and analyze experiments to optimize manufacturing processes for yield, functionality, and efficiency.
Develop and sustain semiconductor processing techniques, including material selection, equipment optimization, and metrology system design.
Conduct feasibility studies and pathfinding activities to identify solutions for next-generation device architectures.
Collaborate with equipment and material suppliers to evaluate, qualify, and integrate new technology solutions into manufacturing workflows.
Perform process characterization using Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and advanced data analysis tools.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support process integration and manufacturability.
Support technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing through training, audits, and process consistency across sites.