Director, Process Engineer – Dry Etch

Intel Corporation

Director, Process Engineer for dry etch technology development at Intel. Leading manufacturing support and process capability improvements in advanced CMOS technologies.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeHillsboro • Arizona, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $211,400 - $298,440 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

leads dry etch process engineering efforts to drive technology development, process capability, and manufacturability across advanced CMOS technologies.
responsible for development, optimization, and sustaining of dry etch processes across modules that may include plasma etch, reactive ion etch (RIE), atomic layer etch (ALE), conductor etch, dielectric etch, thermal etch, and related post-etch treatment or clean processes.
drive safety, quality, performance, throughput, process capability, profile control, critical dimension uniformity, selectivity, lower defectivity, improved yield, and lower cost.
partner successfully with internal organizations, factory teams, and external suppliers to meet Intel foundry customer needs on schedule.
define and execute process experiments, analyze data, resolve tool and process issues, and deliver robust etch solutions that meet Intel foundry technology roadmap requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant work experience in the semiconductor industry with a strong focus on dry etch process development, process integration, or high-volume manufacturing support.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
10+ Hands-on experience with dry etch process development, plasma etch equipment, recipe optimization, process characterization, and troubleshooting.
10+ Strong history of collaboration across process modules, integration teams, equipment engineering, manufacturing, yield, defect metrology, and external suppliers.
Ability to work in a dynamic fab environment, support urgent manufacturing issues, and drive technical closure under schedule pressure.

Benefits

Comp & perks

excellent medical plans
wellness programs
amenities
time off
recreational activities
discounts on various products and services
many more creative rewards that make Intel a Great Place to Work

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Hard Skills & Tools

Process CapabilityProfile ControlCritical Dimension UniformitySelectivityDefectivity ReductionYield ImprovementData AnalysisProcess ExperimentationTroubleshootingManufacturability

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Certifications

Master's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Chemical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Materials ScienceMaster's Degree in PhysicsMaster's Degree in Chemistry