Device Engineer

Job Description

Do Something Wonderful!

Intel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is this obsessed with engineering a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

As an integral part of Intel's new IDM2.0 strategy, we are establishing Intel Foundry Services (IFS), a fully vertical, standalone foundry business, reporting directly to the CEO. IFS will be a world-class foundry business and major provider of US and European-based capacity to serve customers globally. Intel Foundry Services will be differentiated from other Foundry offerings with a combination of leading-edge packaging and process technology, committed capacity in the US and Europe.

About this Role:

This job opportunity is for a Device Engineer to join our team and support the development of specifications targeting platform proliferation of IFS technology nodes Intel 3, Intel 18A and beyond. A good understanding of the overall Process Design Kit (PDK) device content and disciplined documentation through cohesive alignment with the relevant stakeholders in the Technology Development organization are critical for this job role. The right candidate will have a strong background in semiconductor device physics and will be familiar with measuring and/or simulating device characteristics. Experience with HSPICE and/or TCAD, ability to code in Python or a related language, and ability to use analysis software such as JMP and Excel are strongly desired. Prior experience with logic, SRAM, analog, and passive semiconductor devices strongly desired.

Who You Are

Your responsibilities are as follows, but not limited to:

• Creates next generation device and interconnect technology by ensuring the process device performance for developing processes is world class, using deep understanding of device physics.

• Evaluates device performance data, using statistics, data mining, and other data analysis techniques to collect, explore and extract insights from electrical test and process yield data.

• Develops scripts, algorithms and applications to translate experimental data into intelligence in order to define future development direction.

• Defines robust test structures and test programs to validate advanced design rules and reliably extract key device and interconnect parameters.

• Sets device and interconnect performance targets for process design kit releases and interface with design and foundry partners to address circuit level issues.

• Assesses silicon to simulation health and readiness for high volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

You must possess the below 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. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering and/or Science discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering

• 3+ months of experience with semiconductor processing, semiconductor devices and circuits device physics or Nanotechnology

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in an Engineering and/or Science discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering AND 1+ years of experience with semiconductor processing, semiconductor devices and circuits device physics or Nanotechnology, OR

• PhD degree in an Engineering and/or Science discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering.

• Demonstrated experience working in a cross-functional environment.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver clear and disciplined documentation.

• 1+ years' experience with hands-on semiconductor device characterization/measurement

• 1+ years' experience with HSPICE and/or TCAD

• 1+ years' experience with coding using Python or a related language

• 1+ years' experience with analysis software such as JMP and Excel

• 1+ years' experience with logic, SRAM, analog, and passive semiconductor devices

Inside this Business Group

Intel Foundry is a systems foundry dedicated to transforming the global semiconductor industry by delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era. With a focus on scalability, AI advancement, and shaping the future, we provide an unparalleled blend of an industry-leading technology, a rich IP portfolio, a world-class design ecosystem, and an operationally resilient global manufacturing supply chain. As stewards of Moore's Law, we persistently innovate and foster collaboration within an extensive partner ecosystem to advance technologies and enable our customers to design leadership products. Our strategic investments in geographically diverse manufacturing capacities bolster the resilience of the semiconductor supply chain, particularly for advanced products. Leveraging our technological prowess, expansive manufacturing scale, and a more sustainable supply chain, Intel Foundry empowers the world to deliver essential computing, server, mobile, networking, and automotive systems for the AI era. This position is part of Foundry Services within Intel Foundry. Foundry Services is a customer-oriented service organization. This business unit is completely dedicated to the success of its customers with full P&L responsibilities. This model will ensure that our foundry customers' products will receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments.

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.

Benefits

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