Ocotillo Technology Fabrication Dry Etch Module Engineer

Job Overview

Intel’s Ocotillo Technology Fabrication (OTF) Module Engineer position is a multifaceted role focused on developing a robust, manufacturable process module for the company’s high‑volume manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona. The ideal candidate has a passion for instrumentation and equipment and will work in the Dry Etch area, owning one or more of the factory’s 300mm toolsets and supporting the OTF engineering team.

• Own all aspects of one or more 300mm toolsets, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and accurate toolset operations.
• Review control charts and tool output daily to maintain excursion‑free toolset and layer performance.
• Deliver Model of Record (MOR) availability and achieve 100% matching for all relevant operations.
• Lead tool installations, conversions, qualifications, and sustain matching performance for new technology start‑ups.
• Drive continuous improvement in tool health and matching through a dedicated improvement roadmap.
• Achieve record tool availability, cycle time, and low defect densities in support of OTF factory goals.
• Support high‑volume manufacturing by participating in module‑level process development.
• Define roadmaps, establish flow, procedures, and equipment configuration, and select material and equipment to meet quality, yield, reliability, cost, productivity, and manufacturability requirements.
• Plan and conduct experiments to fully characterize processes throughout development cycles.
• Develop solutions to problems using statistical knowledge and formal problem‑solving tools.
• Establish process control systems for the module and sustain the module through volume ramp.
• Train production/receiving process engineers for transfer to other facilities.
• Transfer processes to high‑volume manufacturing and provide support for new factory start‑ups, including installation and qualification of new production lines.
• Serve as an on‑shift engineer (OSE) during day or night shifts to support toolset needs.
• Promote a high‑performance team culture, drive accountability, model desired behaviors, and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or STEM related field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience supporting high‑volume manufacturing ramps and technology transfers.
• Experience working in a semiconductor factory as a technician or engineer.
• Proficiency in statistics, experimental design, and applying that knowledge to tool matching, tool qualification, and process development.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.

• Master’s Degree in an Engineering or STEM related field.
• Experience with module‑level process development for high‑volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in yield and reliability.

• Experienced Hire, Shift 1 (United States)
• Primary location:
  Phoenix, Arizona (Chandler facility)

• Competitive salary range: $76,390–$146,440 USD (US)
• Bonuses, stock options, and other compensation incentives.
• Health, retirement, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs, time off, and other employee perks.

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.