Senior Metals Deposition Engineer

Job Details: Job Description: 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 Metals Deposition Engineer to drive world-class process performance and manufacturability for advanced metals deposition modules across Intel's cutting-edge technology nodes (18A, Intel 3, and 12nm). This strategic role bridges Technology Development (TD), High Volume Manufacturing (HVM), and Customer Engineering, ensuring seamless module readiness from early development through full production ramp and ongoing support. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Execution Align organizational objectives with technical vision and formulate strategies for cutting-edge solution delivery E xecute customer-first initiatives with relentless focus on meeting deadlines and requirements Synthesize diverse inputs to develop strategic responses and drive rapid execution of challenging schedules Technical Problem Solving & Collaboration Own resolution of complex technical challenges, integrating solutions across multiple organizational groups (including technology development and high volume manufacturing) Collaborate effectively with Technology Development (TD), manufacturing (TFSM), and Business Groups to achieve common goals Engage internal and external stakeholders including Integration, Device, Yield, Defect Metrology, Quality, Reliability teams, and suppliers Team Leadership & Industry Expertise Define team goals, remove obstacles, and ensure timely delivery of process solutions Stay current with industry-leading technologies and direction-setting trends Foster in-person collaboration to accelerate decision-making and problem resolution Take ownership of outcomes and proactively surface and resolve issues Soft Skills Mentoring experience and ability to serve as technical focal point Strong ownership mindset with end-to-end problem-solving capabilities Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards 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 Master's degree  in Chemical Engineering , Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering/science field 7 years of semiconductor manufacturing, process development, or technology development experience 4 years of direct experience with metals deposition modules Hands on Experience with one or more deposition technologies: ( PVD, CVD, and/or ALD technologies for metals, conductive films, or barrier/liner stacks ) Experience in process development, optimization, and HVM transfer Previous semiconductor foundry experience Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering/science field Previous semiconductor foundry experience preferred Experience with advanced technology nodes (10nm and below), particularly Intel 18A, Intel 3, Intel 4/7, or comparable foundry nodes Experience with metals deposition modules including: ( Contact/MOL metals (W, Co, Ru, liners/barri ... (truncated, view full listing at source)