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Staff Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Engineer

Intel

Location

Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/1/2026

Compensation

$133,800 - $255,200 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Staff Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Engineer at Intel Foundry will lead the development and optimization of CMP processes across advanced technology nodes. This role is part of the Manufacturing Development Customer Engineering team, which focuses on transitioning cutting-edge technologies to high-volume production. The engineer will drive technical leadership and collaboration across various teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and yield. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and significant impact on Intel's semiconductor innovations.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or process development.
  • 3+ years of direct experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process development.
  • Experience with major CMP equipment platforms such as AMAT or Ebara.
  • Experience with CMP consumables including slurries, pads, and clean chemistries.
  • Previous semiconductor foundry experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead CMP process development from concept through high-volume manufacturing implementation.
  • Drive standardization and best practices across Intel's technology portfolio.
  • Own and resolve complex CMP-related yield and manufacturing issues.
  • Align technical strategies with customer requirements and business objectives.
  • Bridge technology development and manufacturing teams for smooth process transitions.
  • Drive ongoing optimization initiatives to enhance process capability and yield.
  • Collaborate with Integration, Device, Yield, Factory, Quality, and Customer Engineering teams.
  • Engage with suppliers to co-develop and optimize CMP solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Intel Corp

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

74

FY2026

Approval rate

94.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

2,201

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-88%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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