Location
Albuquerque, NM
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/24/2026
Compensation
$120,860 - $170,630 per year
Job description
The Thin Films Senior Process Engineer will focus on supporting PVD, CVD, and ALD technologies for thin-film deposition in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role involves driving continuous improvement in process performance and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance manufacturing efficiency. The engineer will also lead process development initiatives and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Overall, the position is critical for advancing technology and operational excellence in semiconductor manufacturing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, plus 4+ years of semiconductor manufacturing process engineering experience.
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, plus 2+ years of semiconductor manufacturing process engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment troubleshooting.
- Experience partnering with vendor field service engineers and manufacturing/engineering technicians.
Responsibilities
- Apply advanced expertise in thin-film deposition processes to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with upstream and downstream partners to deliver manufacturing improvements.
- Own manufacturing processes and/or equipment to achieve key performance indicators.
- Develop and execute strategic plans for complex projects across multiple teams.
- Support manufacturing capacity expansion and technology transfer activities.
- Partner with equipment vendors to troubleshoot technical challenges and improve tool performance.
- Lead process development initiatives for high-volume manufacturing technologies.
- Design and optimize excursion prevention and detection systems.
- Lead equipment installation, conversion, qualification, and readiness activities.
- Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process and equipment issues.
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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