Module Development Engineer

About the Role

As a Module Development Engineer, you will spearhead the development and optimization of advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes crucial to delivering Intel's high-performance devices. You will design experiments, analyze data, and refine process methodologies, ensuring seamless integration and manufacturability. Your work will directly contribute to Intel's leadership in creating cutting-edge device architectures and advancing the semiconductor industry forward.

Business Group

Intel Foundry Technology Development is dedicated to delivering world-class manufacturing solutions that power Intel's product innovation. The team focuses on advancing semiconductor process engineering and enabling the design and production of industry-leading devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to optimize manufacturing processes for yield, functionality, and efficiency
• Develop and sustain semiconductor processing techniques, including material selection, equipment optimization, and metrology system design
• Conduct feasibility studies and pathfinding activities to identify innovative solutions for next-generation device architectures
• Collaborate with equipment and material suppliers to evaluate, qualify, and integrate novel technology solutions into manufacturing workflows
• Perform process characterization using Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and advanced data analysis tools
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless process integration and manufacturability
• Support technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing through training, audits, and process consistency across sites

Requirements & Tech Stack

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related STEM field
• 6+ months of experience in one or more of the following:
• Proficiency in semiconductor manufacturing techniques such as lithography, etching, thin film deposition, or planarization
• Expertise in process characterization methods and statistical analysis tools like MATLAB, JMP, or Python
• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XPS, or ellipsometry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced device architectures and process integration challenges, such as transistor scaling or selectivity control
• Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, or development alongside suppliers
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies including vacuum processes, ALD, or CVD
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with a proven track record of working across interdisciplinary teams to achieve shared objectives