Senior Process Engineer

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About This Role

  • Intel Ireland process engineering departments are looking for Process/Equipment Engineering talent to join our advanced technology fab.
  • As a Process/Equipment Engineer, you will focus on delivering a robust and efficient semiconductor manufacturing process with data driven analytics and systematic problem-solving skills.
  • The successful candidate will work as a Process/Equipment Engineer on Intel leading edge technology nodes, partnering with engineers from various disciplines and other departments as well as integrated module teams.
  • In this role, you will: Own and continuously improve process performance within your assigned module or area.
  • Support the development, qualification, and transfer of new process/automation technologies into High Volume Manufacturing.
  • Drive process optimization to achieve targets in safety, quality, yield, output, and cost.
  • Use statistical analysis, data analytics, and structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes, reduce variability, and improve process capability.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex process issues in partnership with equipment, manufacturing, quality, and module engineering teams.
  • Drive defect reduction, yield improvement, and process matching across tools and work centres.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-site teams to implement process improvements and share best practices.
  • Partner closely with manufacturing and equipment engineering teams to improve tool performance, process stability, and operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to the implementation of automation solutions that improve process control, productivity, and manufacturing robustness.
  • Support technology ramp, process change management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the fab.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute technical expertise to team development.

Nice to Have

  • The following would be an advantage: A PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  • Post-doctoral research experience in a relevant technical field.
  • Experience in advanced semiconductor process integration or high-volume manufacturing at leading-edge technology nodes.
  • Strong automation knowledge, including experience with manufacturing automation, process control systems, scripting, data automation, or digital solutions in a fab or industrial setting.
  • Familiarity with statistical process control, design of experiments, FMEA, root cause analysis, and other structured engineering methodologies. ​Experience driving cross-functional improvement projects with measurable impact on yield, quality, cost, or output.
  • Familiarity with data automation tools or custom scripts used to extract, clean, and analyze manufacturing data (Python, SQL, MATLAB, R, VBA, Shell scripting, BASH) Knowledge of defect reduction strategies, process matching, and manufacturability improvement.
  • Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical workstreams within a team environment.

Benefits

  • Your recruiting team will share the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.

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Ireland, Leixlip

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