Senior Thin Film Metrology Engineer

MDCE (Manufacturing Development and Customer Engineering) organization is responsible for enabling advanced manufacturing capability, metrology readiness, and yield learning across Intel’s global high-volume manufacturing (HVM) fabs, including Arizona, Ireland, Israel, Oregon, and other global sites.

Job Description:

MDCE (Manufacturing Development and Customer Engineering) organization is responsible for enabling advanced manufacturing capability, metrology readiness, and yield learning across Intel’s global high-volume manufacturing (HVM) fabs, including Arizona, Ireland, Israel, Oregon, and other global sites.

As part of Intel’s IDM 2.0 strategy, MDCE plays a critical role in supporting rapid technology transitions, high volume manufacturing ramp up, and sustained manufacturing excellence for both internal products and external foundry customers.

This requisition seeks a Senior Thin Film Metrology Engineer to support 18A (1278) technology within the Thin Film Metrology area. The engineer will be responsible for driving thin film metrology execution across the segment, including recipe development, process qualification, production support, tool ownership, and technical problem solving. The role requires close collaboration with fab, process, and technology development teams to ensure successful execution throughout the early HVM ramp and sustaining production phases, while supporting the Thin Film Metrology roadmap and strategic objectives.

The selected candidate will work closely with fab module teams, Process Integration, Yield, and Technology Development (TD) organizations to ensure thin film metrology capability, readiness, and continuous improvement.

• Perform detailed data analysis using various statistical/data mining tools to identify the root cause of parametric mismatches and OCD model integrity.
• Provide technical guidance on thin film process monitoring, tool matching, and metrology optimization.
• Lead/participate in continuous improvement projects on products and processes for improved yield performance.
• Provide expertise on process flow segments and control all aspects analysis related to these areas.
• Lead/participate in multi-area problem solving teams to provide model expertise to troubleshoot complex yield problems.
• Design and implement metrology models to deliver quick, precise feedback on product integrity and resolve yield‑impacting issues.
• Collaborate closely with Technology Development teams.
• Collaborate closely with Yield organizations.
• Collaborate closely with Process Integration teams.
• Collaborate closely with Fab module teams.
• Drive thin film metrology readiness for 18A technology introductions into production fabs.
• Ensure alignment of metrology capability, sampling strategies, and tool readiness with manufacturing and technology requirements.
• Drive cross‑site alignment and best‑practice sharing across global manufacturing fabs.
• Execute new product introductions and enable design‑technology co‑optimization through participation in factory task forces and design of experiments.

• Strong problem‑solving capability and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical information for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Track record of success working in matrixed organizations with competing priorities.
• Demonstrate experience in cross‑functional teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for innovation and driving meaningful results in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering,…