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Intel is looking for highly motivated individuals with strong technical background and capabilities to sustain, ramp, and transfer all technology nodes in Arizona. They will drive rapid continuous improvements in safety, quality, yield, reliability, cost, process stability/capability, and productivity while maintaining rigorous quality control.
Intel Foundry is increasing its investment in defect metrology technology, implementing a new Win It Inline initiative using advanced real-time monitoring to improve yield learning cycles. Investing in inline metrology will give engineers more data throughout the manufacturing process, as opposed to waiting for end of the line data - a fundamental shift in how we leverage data to build chips.
Role Overview: As a Defect Metrology Equipment Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimizing and maintaining metrology systems for manufacturing. You will collaborate closely with equipment development, operations, automation, and manufacturing teams to enhance yield systems and ensure product integrity.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Perform statistical analysis and develop visualizations to construct accurate process development roadmaps.
- Develop methods and systems to analyze diverse big data sources, leading to yield modeling and process roadmap definition.
- Develop and maintain systems that enable faster interpretation of fab process, defect, and electrical data to drive process changes for yield enhancement.
- Transform experimental and manufacturing data into yield improvement actions.
- Ensure manufacturability over process and product design through thorough analysis.
- Execute new product introductions and participate in design of experiments.
- Develop tools and algorithms for high-volume data analysis to identify yield limiters.
- Harden equipment systems to meet operational needs for leading-edge logic nodes.
- Develop AI/ML applications to improve patterning solutions and design efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data integrity and implement custom algorithms.
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your school work/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 3+ months experience with Yield and Defect Metrology equipment (e.g. KLA, AMAT, ASML HMI, TEL, Keysight, Advantest, and Hitachi).
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Statistics/Data Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field of study AND 2+ years relevant experience OR
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Statistics/Data Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field of study AND 1+ years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Advanced degree and 2+ years of applications experience with defect metrology tools.
• Knowledge of Semiconductor fabrication and processing techniques (Lithography, Etch, CMP, Thin Films, Plating, etc.), Statistical Process Control and Design of experiments (DOE) principles, Statistical Data Analysis. (Examples include: JMP/JSL, Python, SQL) and/or Programing Experience in JMP/JSL, Python, R and SQL.
• Experience in Laser Optics, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Digital Signal Processing, and Image Processing.
• Experience in technical documentation, training, and project management.
• 3+ years of New Technology startup experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Process/Yield Engineering.
• Demonstrate strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metrology.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer orientation.
• Demonstrate the ability to work across organizational boundaries including process engineering, integration and yield.
• Good communication skills with a high tolerance to ambiguous and changing situations
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Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Arizona, PhoenixAdditional Locations:Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/ABenefits
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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $89,010.00-170,630.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.Skills Required
- 3+ months of experience with yield and defect metrology equipment, such as KLA, AMAT, ASML HMI, TEL, Keysight, Advantest, or Hitachi
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Statistics/Data Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in a listed engineering, science, statistics, or related field, plus 1+ years of relevant experience
- Advanced degree and 2+ years of applications experience with defect metrology tools
- Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and processing techniques, statistical process control, design of experiments, and statistical data analysis
- Programming experience with JMP/JSL, Python, R, and SQL
- Experience in laser optics, scanning electron microscopy, digital signal processing, and image processing
- Experience with technical documentation, training, and project management
- 3+ years of new technology startup experience
- 3+ years of relevant process or yield engineering experience
- Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
- Manufacturing environment experience
- Metrology experience
- Exceptional customer orientation
- Ability to work across process engineering, integration, and yield organizations
- Good communication skills and tolerance for ambiguous, changing situations
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Sabbaticals and paid time off are highlighted as signature elements, with an established program offering four weeks after four years or eight weeks after seven years. This distinctive time off is positioned as a meaningful part of the overall package.
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