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Module Development Engineer - CMP

Posted Aug 18, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$133.8K – $255.2K/yr
Location
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Internship
Education
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Visa support
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Role Summary

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The Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process Development Engineer works within Intel’s Logic Technology Development organization to develop and sustain planarization techniques for semiconductor materials and architectures. The role supports high-volume manufacturing, future technology roadmaps, and mass production of integrated circuits through collaboration with equipment and materials suppliers.

What You'll Do

  • Drive technology development and enablement for high-volume manufacturing and future technology, including process integration,...
  • Lead design and development of manufacturing processes and repair reverse engineering through material selection, parameter...
  • Perform pathfinding activities for process and hardware development and develop technology roadmaps for future device architectures
  • Recommend and implement equipment modifications to improve production efficiency, manufacturing techniques, and production output
  • Partner with equipment and materials suppliers to develop and implement enabling technology elements
  • Perform process technology feasibility studies through theoretical simulations and practical engineering methods

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree with 5+ years, a master's degree with 4+ years, or a PhD with at least 1+ years of semiconductor industry experience in semiconductor processing and semiconductor fabrication.

Required

  • Bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related...
  • Semiconductor industry experience in semiconductor processing and semiconductor fabrication

Preferred

  • PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific STEM field
  • Direct experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process development with hands-on process tuning and characterization
  • Experience with major CMP equipment platforms, including AMAT and Ebara
  • Experience with CMP consumables, including slurries, pads, conditioning disks, filters, and clean chemistries

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Job Details:

Job Description: 

Join Intel - and build a better tomorrow. Intel is in the midst of an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person on Earth. Join us and help us create the next generation of technologies that will shape the future for decades to come.


Engineers within Intel's Logic Technology Development (LTD) organization are chartered with continuing to meet the challenge of Moore's Law in the 21st century. We innovate leading edge fabrication processes and continue to overcome seemingly impossible barriers as tolerances and specifications for building best-in-class computing devices become increasingly rigorous.


The role of a Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process Development Engineer in LTD encompasses developing and sustaining planarization techniques for a variety of materials and architectures, enabling rapid miniaturization in the semiconductor industry and the mass production of integrated circuits. CMP techniques leverage physics, chemistry, materials science and surface science concepts, and exist at the intersection of these disciplines. As a result, our team has a diverse set of scientific backgrounds that relies on strong collaboration and shared learning.


The role's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Drive technology development and enablement for both high volume manufacturing and future technology, provides process integration and equipment solutions, and perform feasibility studies to meet desired device specifications

  • Lead design and development of technically sophisticated manufacturing processes and/or repair reverse engineering including material selection, parameter optimization, equipment metrology, and system design to enable new product designs and functional requirements

  • Perform pathfinding activities in support of process and hardware development enabling manufacturing of innovative device architectures, and develop roadmaps for technologies enabling future roadmap

  • Recommend and implement modifications for operating equipment to improve production efficiency, manufacturing techniques, and optimizing production output for existing products

  • Partner with key equipment and materials suppliers to develop and implement enabling elements of the technology

  • Perform process technology feasibility studies through theoretical simulations and/or practical engineering methods

  • Remain updated on relevant industrial process and material manufacturing technical trends and develop view of inherent future Intel process technology needs to push industry forward by partnering with vendor ecosystem to build cost sensitive roadmap

This role will require an on-site presence. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

You must possess the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) field of study with 5+ years of Semiconductor Industry experience (semiconductor processing and semiconductor fabrication)

OR

  • Masters degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific STEM field of study with 4+ years of Semiconductor Industry experience (semiconductor processing and semiconductor fabrication)

OR

  • PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific STEM field of study with at least 1+ years of Semiconductor Industry experience (semiconductor processing and semiconductor fabrication)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific STEM field of study

  • Direct experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process development experience with hands-on process tuning and characterization

  • Experience with major CMP equipment platforms (AMAT, Ebara, etc.)

  • Experience with CMP consumables (e.g. slurries, pads, conditioning disks, filters, clean chemistries)

For information on Intel’s immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see Intel U.S. Immigration Sponsorship Information

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

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.

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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: $133,800.00-255,200.00 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 require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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Intel

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Intel Corporation is a global leader in computing innovation, renowned for its advanced semiconductor manufacturing and technology solutions. Founded in 1968, the company is primarily known for developing microprocessors that power a vast range of computing devices, from personal computers to data centers. With a strong commitment to research and development, Intel continuously drives advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), aiming to enhance connectivity and computing capabilities around the world. Intel's mission is to create technology that enhances lives and enables progress across various industries.