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Thin Films Module Development Engineer

Intel

Location

Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/22/2026

Compensation

$133,800 - $188,890 per year

PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

Intel Foundry is looking for Thin Films Metals Module Development Engineers to join their Technology Development organization. This role focuses on advancing process development for high-k/metal gate, contact, and interconnect applications. Engineers will be responsible for metals process definition, development, and optimization in metal deposition modules. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance semiconductor technologies and improve yield.

Requirements

  • PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related STEM field
  • At least 1+ years of experience in thin film deposition technologies such as ALD, CVD, PVD, sputtering, evaporation, or electrochemical deposition
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze process data using statistical methods and structured troubleshooting

Responsibilities

  • Own thin film metal deposition process development across various platforms
  • Design, implement, and optimize processes to meet specifications for materials and device performance
  • Execute and analyze experiments to support rapid yield improvement
  • Apply expert knowledge of equipment operating principles and materials characterization
  • Support novel material and process screening and evaluation
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including process integration and device engineering
  • Contribute to process pathfinding efforts for next-generation semiconductor technologies

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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