Senior Member of Technical Staff (CMP) Engineer

Intel Corporation • Hillsboro, OR

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Shape the Future of Semiconductor Innovation at Intel Foundry Organization Overview Manufacturing Development Customer Engineering (MDCE) is a newly established organization within Intel Foundry Technology Manufacturing and is focused on accelerating technology ramp and manufacturing excellence. Our mission is to seamlessly transition cutting-edge technologies from development to high-volume production while making technology ramp a key competitive differentiator for Intel Foundry. Position Summary MDCE is seeking a Senior Member of Technical Staff (CMP) Engineer to drive module ownership and technical leadership across Intel's most advanced logic technologies (18A, Intel 3, Intel 12nm). This role requires a seasoned professional who can navigate the complexities of process development, cross-node standardization, and high-volume manufacturing readiness while delivering exceptional results for both Intel products and foundry customers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing / process development or technology development
• 4+ years of direct experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process development experience with hands-on process tuning and characterization
• Experience with major CMP equipment platforms in one of the following platforms (AMAT, Ebara, etc.)
• Experience with CMP consumables (e.g. slurries, pads, conditioning disks, filters, clean chemistries)
• Previous semiconductor foundry experience

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• Experience with advanced technology nodes (e.g. sub-10nm logic, specifically in Gate All Around (GAA) architectures with track record of successful technology development and HVM implementation
• Cross-functional leadership experience, including task force leadership for yield improvement initiatives
• Experience with CMP integration with other process modules (e.g. deposition, lithography, etch, clean) and CMP-relevant metrology with understanding of CMP impact on device performance and yield.
• Experience with CMP-relevant metrology and process control (e.g. thickness, topography, defects, roughness, particles)

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership Process Development & Optimization: Lead CMP process development from concept through HVM implementation across multiple advanced technology nodes
• Cross-Node Alignment: Drive standardization and best practices across Intel's technology portfolio to maximize efficiency and yield
• Problem Resolution: Own and resolve complex CMP-related yield and manufacturing issues using data-driven approaches and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Customer-Centric Delivery: Align technical strategies with customer requirements and business objectives, ensuring on-time delivery of robust solutions
• Technology Transfer: Bridge technology development and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transition of CMP processes to production
• Continuous Improvement: Drive ongoing optimization initiatives to enhance process capability, yield, and manufacturing efficiency
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Integration, Device, Yield, Factory, Quality, and Customer Engineering teams
• Supplier Engagement: Collaborate with equipment and consumables suppliers to co-develop and optimize CMP solutions
• Team Development: Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the organization

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

What This Job Offers

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