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Module Development Engineer - CMP

Intel

Location

Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$133,800 - $255,200 per year

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

Job description

The Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process Development Engineer at Intel will focus on developing and sustaining planarization techniques for various materials and architectures in the semiconductor industry. This role is part of the Logic Technology Development (LTD) organization, which is dedicated to overcoming challenges associated with Moore's Law. The engineer will collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and engineers to innovate fabrication processes and ensure the mass production of integrated circuits. The position requires a strong understanding of physics, chemistry, and materials science.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific STEM field with 5+ years of Semiconductor Industry experience.
  • Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific STEM field with 4+ years of Semiconductor Industry experience.
  • PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific STEM field with at least 1+ years of Semiconductor Industry experience.
  • Direct experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process development with hands-on process tuning and characterization is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Drive technology development and enablement for high volume manufacturing and future technology.
  • Lead design and development of manufacturing processes and repair reverse engineering.
  • Perform pathfinding activities in support of process and hardware development.
  • Recommend and implement modifications for operating equipment to improve production efficiency.
  • Partner with key equipment and materials suppliers to develop enabling elements of the technology.
  • Perform process technology feasibility studies through theoretical simulations and practical engineering methods.

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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