Sort Probe Card Module Engineer

Intel•Rio Rancho, NM

1d•$103,730 - $146,440•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sort Probe Card Module Engineer on Intel's New Mexico Die Sort (NM DS) Probe Card Metrology team, you will support high-volume advanced semiconductor manufacturing. You will monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Sort Interface Unit (XIU) and metrology equipment and processes to meet quality, safety, and operational goals. The role contributes to process solutions and improvements that support current and future semiconductor manufacturing and Intel's Advanced Packaging operations. The position requires regular onsite presence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It involves equipment and process sustaining, metrology recipe development, process transfers, equipment ramps, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors. The role also includes training and mentoring technicians and helping drive global operational improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline, and 3 or more years of semiconductor device fabrication or semiconductor manufacturing experience; OR a master's degree in one of these fields and 2 or more years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in one of these fields and 2 or more years of relevant experience.
Experience with statistical process control methodologies and engineering analysis tools.
Proficiency in model-based problem-solving and root-cause analysis methods, such as MBPS, DOE, FMEA, or equivalent approaches.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly and influence peers and managers.
Disciplined execution, sound judgment, appropriate urgency, initiative, organization, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently.
Strong attention to quality and detail in manufacturing operations.
Ability to adapt to changing challenges in a high-volume manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities across engineering, equipment sustaining, improvement, process transfer, and Virtual Factory activities.
Ability to work effectively across organizations and lead or participate in cross-functional teams.
Ability to develop, qualify, and implement process and/or hardware improvements.
Ability to plan, develop, and execute projects lasting two or more months.

Nice To Haves

Data fluency, including data extraction, visualization, statistical analysis, and interpretation for decision-making.
Experience supporting and leading cross-functional task forces as a facilitator or technical lead.
Previous Probe Card Metrology or other Sort/Test experience.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing or technology development environments.
Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

Own and optimize Sort Interface Unit (XIU) and metrology equipment performance through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repair improvements, process monitoring, data analysis, and excursion response.
Drive Probe Card Metrology (PCM) improvements in safety, quality, equipment availability, yield, cost, standardization, process control, and manufacturability.
Develop, implement, and optimize XIU metrology recipes for new product introductions and existing production processes.
Partner with Technology Development teams to transfer and optimize new processes and probe technologies.
Explore and develop improved XIU repair and measurement methodologies for new and emerging probe technologies.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for integrated processing issues with other modules, upstream and downstream partners, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Collaborate with Virtual Factory partners on global process and operational improvements.
Train, mentor, and coach technicians while supporting manufacturing and promoting innovation and collaboration.
Oversee installation, qualification, and maintenance of new and existing equipment during factory ramps.
Develop and maintain partnerships with internal teams and external probe card and metrology equipment vendors and developers.