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Senior Lithography Manufacturing Development Engineer

Intel
Hillsboro, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
Job Details

Job Description:

Position Overview

 We're seeking an experienced Lithography Engineer to join Intel's Manufacturing Development and Customer Engineering (MDCE) team. You'll focus on advancing our semiconductor fabrication processes across multiple technology nodes including 18A, Intel 3, and 12nm platforms. This role involves partnering with high-volume manufacturing facilities to solve complex technical challenges and implement solutions that drive yield improvements, enhance performance, and optimize costs.

Team Mission

The MDCE organization serves as the critical link between product development and manufacturing excellence. We enhance process capabilities from initial qualification through high-volume production, ensuring Intel maintains its technological leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.

What You'll Do

Process Innovation & Optimization

  • Partner with manufacturing teams to identify process improvement opportunities
  • Design and implement lithography process enhancements that increase yield and reduce variability
  • Lead cross-functional projects focused on performance optimization and cost reduction

Technology Collaboration

  • Work closely with Technology Development teams and equipment vendors to evaluate new materials and processes
  • Drive hardware roadmap initiatives and resolve process compatibility challenges
  • Optimize equipment parameters and control strategies for manufacturing environments

Manufacturing Support & Integration

  • Deploy advanced metrology solutions across multiple fabrication facilities
  • Collaborate with process integration teams to develop comprehensive patterning strategies
  • Provide technical expertise for customer-facing manufacturing challenges

Project Leadership

  • Manage complex technical initiatives from concept through implementation
  • Serve as the lithography subject matter expert for cross-functional teams
  • Drive technology transfer activities between development and manufacturing organizations

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 Requirements

  • Masters in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or STEM related field of study and 7 years industry experience
  • 4 Years of experience in advanced semiconductor lithography processes
  • 2 Years of experience in semiconductor device physics and materials science
  • 2 Years of experience optimizing lithography equipment in production environments
  • Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE)
  • Experience in integrated process development and technology transfer

Preferred Capabilities

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
  • High-volume manufacturing operations experience
  • Track record of successful vendor partnerships and technology evaluations experience
  • Experience with lithography metrology tools and statistical analysis
  • Experience with process control systems and automation platforms
  • Experience in integrated process development and technology transfer
  • Previous Foundry experience

What We Offer

Intel provides a collaborative and innovative environment where top talent drives exceptional results. We offer competitive compensation including salary, bonuses, comprehensive insurance coverage, discounted Intel stock purchase opportunities, and stock awards (subject to eligibility requirements).

Join us in transforming technology and shaping the future through groundbreaking product development.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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: $155,520.00 - 298,440.00 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

Salary : $155,520 - $298,440

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