Senior Member of Technical Staff; CMP Engineer

Position: Senior Member of Technical Staff (CMP) Engineer
** Job Details:*
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* Job Description:

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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 Technology Manufacturing and is focused on accelerating technology ramp and manufacturing excellence. Our mission is to seamlessly transition cutting-edge technologies from development to high-volume production while making technology ramp a key competitive differentiator for Intel Foundry.

** Position Summary*
* MDCE is seeking a Senior 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 business objectives, 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

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* Qualifications:

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* 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*
* + Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

+ 7+ years of experience in 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

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Experience with major CMP equipment platforms in one of the followingplatforms(AMAT, Ebara, etc.)

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Experience with CMP consumables (e.g.slurries, pads,…