{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f46ea7a678dec4b01ea231ae","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f46ea7a678dec4b01ea231ae","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f46ea7a678dec4b01ea231ae","title":"Director, Process Engineer – Dry Etch","description":"Overview\nIn this Director role, you will lead dry etch process development and optimization within the MDCE organization to enable high-volume manufacturing for advanced CMOS technologies. You will drive technology development, process capability, and manufacturability across etch modules, partnering with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet Intel’s foundry roadmap. You will tackle yield, defectivity, and cost challenges while delivering robust etch solutions for ramping and transferring technology nodes. This position combines technical depth with leadership to shape process strategies and execution at scale.\n\nCompensation / Benefitscompetitive salarystock bonusesemployee stock purchase planstock awards (discretionary)excellent medical planswellness programs\nResponsibilitiesLead development, optimization, and sustaining of dry etch processes across modules (plasma etch, RIE, ALE, conductor/dielectric/thermal etch, post-etch treatments)Drive safety, quality, throughput, process capability, CD control, and defect reduction to meet high-volume requirementsCollaborate with internal factories, external suppliers, and cross-functional teams to meet Intel foundry roadmapsDesign and execute process experiments, analyze data, interpret metrology, and implement robust etch solutionsSupport process transfer, ramp readiness, tool qualification, and manufacturing health improvements in HVM environmentsDocument learning, best practices, and transfer requirements clearly for knowledge sharing and reproducibilityOwn assigned process areas, identify risks early, remove roadblocks, and drive issues to closure\nKey requirements10+ years in semiconductor industry with emphasis on dry etch process development, integration, or HVM support10+ years hands-on experience with dry etch process development, plasma etch equipment, recipe optimization, and troubleshootingStrong collaboration across process modules, equipment engineering, manufacturing, yield, defect metrology, and external suppliersAbility to work in a dynamic fab environment and drive technical closure under schedule pressureProblem solvingExecution disciplineCollaborationDry etch process fundamentalsPlasma chemistry and etch mechanismsCD control and profile control","company":"Intel","rawCompany":"intel","city":"Scottsdale","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T05:11:04.062Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9141.00","title":"Semiconductor Processing Technicians","slug":"semiconductor-processing-technicians"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"333242","title":"Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Director, Process Engineer – Dry Etch","description":"Overview\nIn this Director role, you will lead dry etch process development and optimization within the MDCE organization to enable high-volume manufacturing for advanced CMOS technologies. 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