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Shape the Future of Semiconductor Innovation at Intel Foundry

Organization Overview

Manufacturing Development Customer Engineering (MDCE) is a newly established organization within Intel Foundry TechnologyManufacturing andis focused on accelerating technologyrampand manufacturing excellence. Our mission is to seamlessly transitioncutting-edgetechnologies from development to high-volume production while making technology ramp a key competitive differentiator for Intel Foundry.

Position Summary

MDCE isseeking aSenior 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.

Core 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

Strategic Execution

• Customer-Centric Delivery: Align technical strategies with customer requirements and businessobjectives, 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

Collaboration & Leadership

• 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 andoptimizeCMP solutions
• Team Development: Mentor junior engineers andprovidetechnical guidance across the organization

Professional Excellence

• Proven Track Record: History of significant technical accomplishments and successful project delivery
• Leadership Capability: Ability to influence and drive results across multiple organizations and disciplines
• Business Acumen: Understanding of semiconductor industry trends, manufacturing strategies, and customer requirements

Personal Attributes

• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Adaptability: Thrives in ambiguous situations and can drive clarity in complex technical challenges while work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Initiative: Self-motivated with strong persistence and ability to work independently
• Quality Focus: Meticulous attention to detail with commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• 7+ years of experiencein 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 platformsin one of the followingplatforms(AMAT, Ebara, etc.)
• Experience with CMP consumables (e.g.slurries, pads, conditioning disks, filters, clean chemistries)
• Previoussemiconductor foundry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoratein Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• Experience withadvanced technology nodes (e.g.sub-10nm logic,specificallyinGate All Around (GAA) architectureswithtrack recordof 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 ofCMPimpacton device performance and yield.
• Experience with CMP-relevant metrology and process control (e.g.thickness, topography, defects, roughness, particles)

Work Environment

This role requiresin-person collaborationto enable rapid decision-making and effective problem resolution.You'llwork in a dynamic, fast-pacedenvironment with competing prioritieswhilemaintainingthe highest standards for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Impact & Growth

Join a team that's reshaping Intel's foundry capabilities and directlyinfluencingthe success of next-generation semiconductor technologies. This role offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, technical leadership, andmeaningfulimpact on Intel's strategicobjectivesin the foundry market.