Intel Foundry Module Development Engineer - CMP

Intel • Hillsboro, OR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Intel is hiring a Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process Development Engineer within its Logic Technology Development organization. The role develops and sustains planarization techniques for a variety of materials and architectures to support semiconductor miniaturization and integrated-circuit production. CMP work applies concepts from physics, chemistry, materials science, and surface science, and relies on collaboration across scientific disciplines.

The engineer designs and analyzes experiments, contributes to intellectual property development, and works with suppliers on equipment and component development. The role also oversees specialized CMP process steps in a complex manufacturing line and transfers technology to manufacturing counterparts around the world. The position is based in Hillsboro, Oregon, and is eligible for Intel’s hybrid work model, splitting time between the assigned Intel site and off-site work.

Intel describes a collaborative, supportive environment and offers competitive compensation and financial benefits, including bonuses, insurance, and opportunities to buy or receive Intel stock, subject to eligibility. The company also describes medical plans, wellness programs, amenities, time off, recreational activities, and product and service discounts. The listed annual salary range for U.S. locations is $133,800 to $255,200; individual compensation depends on location and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific STEM field, plus 4 or more years of semiconductor industry experience in semiconductor processing and fabrication; or a master’s degree in one of these fields plus 3 or more years of such experience; or a Ph.D. in one of these fields plus 6 or more months of such experience.
• Requirements may be met through a combination of relevant industry experience, internships, and schoolwork, classes, or research.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing, qualifying, or sustaining semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production or technology development environment.
• Expertise in structured problem solving, experimental design, statistical data analysis, and hardware capability improvement.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers to develop equipment solutions, drive technology transfers, and enable new process capabilities.
• Ability to rapidly analyze complex process issues and identify a solution path.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex data sets for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to meet engineering specifications for the process.
• Participate in developing intellectual property.
• Develop equipment and components in collaboration with suppliers, identify shortcomings, and propose and evaluate modifications to address issues or enable new capabilities.
• Oversee unique CMP steps in a manufacturing line and transfer the technology to counterparts at manufacturing sites worldwide.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and financial benefits, including bonuses.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Opportunities to buy Intel stock at a discounted rate and Intel stock awards, subject to eligibility.
• Medical plans, wellness programs, amenities, time off, recreational activities, and discounts on products and services.
• Health, retirement, and vacation benefit programs.
• Competitive compensation package, including stock bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level