Senior Wet Etch Manufacturing Development Engineer

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Job Description:

Shape the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing at Intel Join Intel's newest and most innovative organization—Manufacturing Development Customer Engineering (MDCE)—where you'll bridge the critical gap between breakthrough technology development and high-volume manufacturing. As a Senior Wet Etch Manufacturing Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of advancing next-generation semiconductor technologies that power the world's most sophisticated devices.

Organization ImpactMDCE represents Intel's strategic evolution within Intel Foundry Technology Manufacturing (FTM). We're the vital link that transforms cutting-edge research into manufacturable reality, advancing technology nodes from initial qualification to high-yield production while delivering enhanced solutions for foundry customers worldwide.

Your Role in Technology Leadership Drive technology innovation that defines Intel's future roadmap while enabling advanced manufacturing processes that set industry standards. You'll develop next-generation device architectures, support high-volume production scaling, and collaborate with world-class suppliers to deliver breakthrough solutions that maintain Intel's semiconductor leadership.

Direct Impact Your innovations will power billions of devices globally, ensuring Intel's continued dominance in delivering world-class silicon solutions that push the boundaries of what's technologically possible.

Core Responsibilities Advanced Process Development Lead design, development, and optimization of sophisticated manufacturing processes

Drive parameter optimization, material selection, and system design to exceed functional requirements

Conduct feasibility studies using theoretical simulations and practical engineering methodologies

Enable innovative device architectures that define next-generation semiconductor capabilities

Strategic Technology Leadership Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps for future manufacturing processes

Identify and pursue opportunities to advance Intel's process capabilities

Conduct pathfinding activities aligned with industry trends and customer requirements

Integrate emerging technologies into Intel's manufacturing ecosystem

Manufacturing Excellence Implement equipment modifications to enhance production efficiency and reduce defects

Drive complex problem-solving initiatives for defect reduction and yield improvement

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers on critical enabling technologies

Ensure seamless integration across etch, deposition, CMP, and lithography modules

Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay current with industrial trends and breakthrough technologies

Apply disciplined execution and data-driven problem-solving methods

Lead root-cause analysis using structured approaches and advanced analytics

Drive solutions from concept through factory implementation

Operational Excellence Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Commitment to maintaining highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance

Experience with advanced foundry customer requirements and specifications

Qualifications:

The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.  Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or in a STEM related field7+ years of semiconductor manufacturing, process…