Principal Engineer, Module Development – CMP
$211,400–$298,440 year
On-siteHillsboro, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Lead CMP module development strategy and execution across multiple technology nodes, including 18A, Intel 3, and Intel 12nm. Own technical direction for CMP process optimization, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing readiness while driving defect reduction and yield improvement initiatives. Partner with integration, device, yield, factory, and customer engineering teams to resolve complex technical and manufacturing issues, co-develop processes with suppliers, and lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts related to variability reduction and process integration. Provide technical leadership in process control and metrology, mentor junior engineers, and communicate findings to stakeholders. This role serves as a key technical focal point for CMP within Intel Foundry Technology Manufacturing, enabling scalable solutions across advanced logic technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process development and optimization
- Proven experience with CMP equipment and consumables, including at least one major CMP tool platform and associated materials/components
- Demonstrated ability to perform structured, data-driven root-cause analysis
- Working knowledge of process integration and module interactions, including CMP impacts on device performance and yield
- Familiarity with CMP-related process control and metrology
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering/science field
- 15+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process development, or technology development
- 10+ years of direct experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process development and optimization, including hands-on process tuning and characterization
- Previous experience in a semiconductor foundry environment
- Must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with advanced technology nodes, including sub-10nm logic and Gate All Around (GAA)
- Demonstrated success delivering customized solutions in technology development and high-volume manufacturing environments
- Experience collaborating with equipment and material suppliers to co-develop or tune CMP processes
- Cross-functional leadership experience across site teams, yield excursions, defect reduction, and technology ramp efforts
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers or serve as a technical focal point
- Strong ownership mindset with ability to drive topics from problem definition through deployment and documentation
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with competing priorities
- PhD preferred
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