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Senior Thin Films Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$54.75 - $70.75/hr

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Join Intel's Manufacturing Development and Customer Engineering (MDCE) team as a Senior Engineer ... Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing strategies, fab operations, and technology ...

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How much do intel fab jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for intel fab in the United States is $77,853.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Intel fab?

An Intel Fab job involves working in one of Intel’s semiconductor fabrication facilities, where microchips are manufactured. Employees in this role may work as engineers, technicians, or operators, ensuring the smooth operation of complex manufacturing processes. Responsibilities can include equipment maintenance, process optimization, and quality control. Fab employees work in cleanroom environments and often follow highly technical procedures to produce cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

What does a typical workday look like for someone working in an Intel fab?

A typical workday in an Intel Fab involves monitoring and operating advanced manufacturing equipment, performing process checks, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining detailed documentation to ensure product quality. Team members often work in cleanroom environments with strict protocols and may be assigned to shifts that support 24/7 production operations. Collaboration with engineers, maintenance personnel, and quality assurance teams is common, as seamless communication is critical to minimize downtime and maintain yield targets. Employees also participate in ongoing training and process improvement initiatives, contributing to both personal growth and the overall advancement of the facility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Intel fab position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Intel Fab role, strong technical knowledge of semiconductor processing, equipment operation, and cleanroom protocols—often backed by an engineering or technical degree—is essential. Familiarity with automated manufacturing systems, statistical process control (SPC) tools, and safety certifications such as OSHA are commonly required. Attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this environment. These competencies ensure efficient production, maintain high product quality standards, and support continuous improvement in a complex, fast-paced fabrication facility.

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Infographic showing various Intel Fab job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $77,853 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

Intel Process Integration Engineer - (FE)

INTEL

Portland, OR

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Intel rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 157 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Job Description

Join Intel and build a better tomorrow.
What we do: The Intel Foundry MDCE and Logic Technology development (LTD) organizations delivers process technology innovation to drive Intel's product roadmap.
What we offer:
• We give you opportunities to transform technology and create a better future by delivering products that touch the lives of every person on earth.
• As a global leader in innovation and new technology, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and exciting environment where the brightest minds in the world come together to achieve exceptional results.
• We offer a competitive salary and financial benefits such as bonuses, life and disability insurance, opportunities to buy Intel stock at a discounted rate, and Intel stock awards (eligibility at the discretion of Intel Corporation).
• We provide benefits that promote a healthy, enjoyable life: excellent medical plans, wellness programs, and amenities, time off, recreational activities, discounts on various products and services, and many more creative perks that make Intel a Great Place to Work.
• We give you opportunities to transform technology and create a better future by delivering products that touch the lives of every person on earth.
Benefits:
We provide benefits that promote a healthy, enjoyable life: excellent medical plans, wellness programs, and amenities, time off, recreational activities, discounts on various products and services, and many more creative rewards that make Intel a Great Place to Work Find more information about our amazing benefits here.
The ideal candidate should exhibit behavioral traits that indicate:
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Process Flow Development

• Develop and define integrated front end process flows for new technology nodes.

• Coordinate across lithography, etch, deposition, diffusion, wet clean, CMP, and metrology teams.

• Establish process windows and integration schemes.

2. Yield and Defect Reduction

• Analyze yield loss and parametric failures.

• Perform root cause analysis using statistical tools (SPC, DOE, FMEA).

• Drive corrective actions to improve yield and cycle time.

3. Device Performance Optimization

• Ensure electrical parameters meet design targets.

• Work closely with device engineers to tune process conditions.

• Optimize critical dimensions (CD), overlay, and film thickness.

4. Process Control and Monitoring

• Implement control plans and process monitoring strategies.

• Use statistical tools such as: Cpk / Ppk, Control charts, Capability analysis

5. Technology Transfer

• Support ramp from RnD to high-volume manufacturing (HVM).

• Document process specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration/Work with

• Device Engineering

• Equipment Engineering/Module Engineering

• Yield Engineering

• Reliability Teams

• Design Teams


Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required 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.

Minimum Qualifications:
•Candidate must possess a PhD degree in one of these fields: Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.


•Candidate must possess at least one of the following:
6+ months experience on one or more of the following areas:
o Semiconductor device fabrication or nanotechnology.
o Electrical characterization of transistors or other semiconductor devices.
o Clean room process development.


Preferred Qualifications:
• JMP, MATLAB, Scripting languages (1.e. Python, JSL, TCL), or programming languages (1.e. SQL, C/C++).
• Strong understanding of Device physics (CMOS, FinFET, GAA, etc)
• Hand on experience in VLSI device fabrication and testing in the lab.
• Knowledge of basic VLSI fabrication instruments (1.e. mechanism of dry etcher, ALD (atomic layer deposition), PE CVD, metallization, etc.)
• Understanding statistical process control and charting methodology data flow and integrity. Strong data analysis and presentation acumen.
• Integrated process knowledge, including strong design of experiments and model-based problem-solving skills for complex problems, excursions, and defects.
• Knowledge of automation and defect classification systems in a fab environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience in coordination with other departments, co-workers, etc.
Interview Tips here.
By applying to this posting your resume and profile will become visible to Intel Recruiters and will allow them to consider you for current and future job openings aligned with the skills and positions mentioned above.

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Benefits at Intel

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.


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US, Phoenix
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.
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $116,100.00-$163,800.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience
Working Model
This role will require an on-site presence.* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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About Intel

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Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1968