Senior Wet Etch Manufacturing Development Engineer
Intel2 Locations$156k – $298kPosted 27 March 2026
Job Description
Job Details:
Job Description:
Shape the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing at Intel
Join Intel's newest and most innovative organization—Manufacturing Development Customer Engineering (MDCE)—where you'll bridge the critical gap between breakthrough technology development and high-volume manufacturing. As a Senior Wet Etch Manufacturing Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of advancing next-generation semiconductor technologies that power the world's most sophisticated devices.
Organization Impact
MDCE represents Intel's strategic evolution within Intel Foundry Technology Manufacturing (FTM). We're the vital link that transforms cutting-edge research into manufacturable reality, advancing technology nodes from initial qualification to high-yield production while delivering enhanced solutions for foundry customers worldwide.
Your Role in Technology Leadership
Drive technology innovation that defines Intel's future roadmap while enabling advanced manufacturing processes that set industry standards. You'll develop next-generation device architectures, support high-volume production scaling, and collaborate with world-class suppliers to deliver breakthrough solutions that maintain Intel's semiconductor leadership.
Direct Impact
Your innovations will power billions of devices globally, ensuring Intel's continued dominance in delivering world-class silicon solutions that push the boundaries of what's technologically possible.
Core Responsibilities
Advanced Process Development
Lead design, development, and optimization of sophisticated manufacturing processes
Drive parameter optimization, material selection, and system design to exceed functional requirements
Conduct feasibility studies using theoretical simulations and practical engineering methodologies
Enable innovative device architectures that define next-generation semiconductor capabilities
Strategic Technology Leadership
Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps for future manufacturing processes
Identify and pursue opportunities to advance Intel's process capabilities
Conduct pathfinding activities aligned with industry trends and customer requirements
Integrate emerging technologies into Intel's manufacturing ecosystem
Manufacturing Excellence
Implement equipment modifications to enhance production efficiency and reduce defects
Drive complex problem-solving initiatives for defect reduction and yield improvement
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers on critical enabling technologies
Ensure seamless integration across etch, deposition, CMP, and lithography modules
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Stay current with industrial trends and breakthrough technologies
Apply disciplined execution and data-driven problem-solving methods
Lead root-cause analysis using structured approaches and advanced analytics
Drive solutions from concept through factory implementation
Operational Excellence
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Commitment to maintaining highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance
Experience with advanced foundry customer requirements and specifications
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
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or in a STEM related field
7 years of semiconductor manufacturing, process development, or technology development experience
1 years of experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical process control
2 years of experience in root-cause analysis cap ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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