Defect & Yield Metrology Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and skilled engineer to join our SPTD Yield team as a Micro-contamination Expert and Defect Metrology Engineer. In this role, you will drive innovation in EMIB-T, glass core, EMIB scaling, and panel-level packaging technologies for substrate and assembly test factories serving Intel's IPG and IFS customers. Our mission is to become the supplier of choice for advanced, cost-effective substrate packaging by developing leading-edge systems, process capabilities, and inspection technologies that achieve top yields.

Key Responsibilities

Defect Detection & Process Improvement 

• Utilize defect inspection tools to detect and resolve process issues

• Collaborate with defect reduction, process integration, and module teams to improve yield

• Apply real-time data analysis, reporting, and DOE summaries to guide improvements and decision-making

Micro-contamination Expertise 

• Apply advanced contamination detection and control strategies to maintain substrate and process quality

• Lead efforts to monitor and reduce contamination, ensuring high yield and quality standards

• Maintain flexibility and adaptability to support evolving demands in micro-contamination management

Tool Installation & Development 

• Direct next-generation tool installation through major milestones: p-spec development, source inspection, design, prefac, SL1/SL2, IQ, SQ, and MRCL

• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders throughout the installation process

Independent Leadership & Problem-Solving 

• Manage work independently with minimal supervision

• Proactively identify and resolve issues

• Provide leadership in both defect metrology and micro-contamination initiatives

Factory Operations & Equipment Management 

• Work with factory teams and module partners to maintain WIP velocity targets

• Develop and implement procedures and equipment setups for defect metrology tools

• Set up data flows for new tools by connecting them to automation and yield analysis systems

Strategic Planning & Collaboration 

• Create equipment roadmaps supporting capabilities that match program requirements for new substrate technologies

• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and GSEM partners to maintain and enhance current toolsets

• Present critical tool and system capabilities to APTM leadership

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field + 5 years semiconductor experience OR

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics + 2 years semiconductor experience OR

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics + 1+ years semiconductor experience

• Experience with yield analysis, JMP/Python scripting, and equipment troubleshooting

• Experience in micro-contamination management within semiconductor manufacturing

• Experience as a yield or defect reduction owner with prior defect metrology tool ownership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience statistics and experimental design with application to tool qualification and process development

• Experience with semiconductor process flows and/or defect metrology assessment based on process requirements

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

Posting Statement:

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.

Position of Trust

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Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $133,800.00-255,200.00 USD 

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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