Senior Manufacturing Mask Design Engineer

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Job Description:

Shape the Future of Semiconductor Technology at Intel 

Join Intel's Foundry Technology Development (TD) team as a Frame Cellset Owner (FCO) and play a critical role in advancing semiconductor manufacturing. You'll be responsible for integrating essential scribeline cell; including fab process monitors, lithography alignment marks, metrology targets, and electrical test structures into frame layouts that support product fabrication across all Intel process technologies. 

About This Role 

As a Frame Cellset Owner, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Process Technology Development, Product Design, Lithography Resolution Enhancement, Design Enablement, Tapeout Operations, Mask Operations, and Virtual Factory teams. Your work will span from early technology development through high-volume manufacturing, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all frame-related deliverables. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Layout Integration: Execute layout modifications based on process design specifications and fab module owner guidelines 
• Data Validation: Review and disposition design changes using XOR analysis and design rule verification flows 
• Technical Consultation: Provide frame dimension and field configuration guidance to product design teams 
• Quality Assurance: Verify scribeline cell placement meets fab process best-known methods and technology specifications 
• Process Management: Ensure accurate frame data output and validate integrity throughout the tapeout process 
• Documentation & Communication: Maintain comprehensive records of frame revisions and communicate NPI setup requirements to manufacturing teams via internal platforms 

Essential Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality focus 
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills 
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities independently 

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: 

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or related field 
• Or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with 3+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience 
• Or Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with 4+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience 
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes, particularly lithography and metrology 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with CAD layout tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre design software preferred)  
• Proficiency in UNIX computing environments and shell programming  

Why Choose Intel? 

• Innovation Impact: Contribute to technologies that reach every person on Earth while working alongside the industry's brightest minds in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment. 
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy competitive salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive life and disability insurance, discounted Intel stock purchase opportunities, and discretionary stock awards. 
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access excellent medical plans, wellness programs, generous time off, recreational activities, product/service discounts, and unique perks that make Intel a certified Great Place to Work. 
• Career Growth: Transform technology and build a better tomorrow through meaningful work that shapes the future of computing

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Texas, Austin

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

N/A

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: $115,110.00-219,550.00 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 be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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