Technical Manager - Wet Etch & Cleans

About This Role

• The Role and Impact Intel Foundry is seeking a Technical Manager to serve as a senior technical authority within Logic Technology Development, LTD Wet Etch and Cleans.
• This is a hands on individual contributor role with technical mentorship, focused on wet etch process and chemical development that directly enables advanced logic nodes and High Volume Manufacturing, HVM.
• The successful candidate will bring external foundry experience and help elevate Intel's wet etch capability by applying proven Research and Development to HVM development practices used by leading logic foundries.
• Key Responsibilities Own wet etch and cleans development across one or more areas: Process development, chemical formulation development or equipment/process interaction Lead development from Research and Development TD through HVM deployment Develop, qualify, and scale formulated wet etch chemistries Drive innovation to support advanced logic nodes, 14A and 10A Act as a technical authority, influencing direction through data and expertise Collaborate with adjacent module and integration teams while maintaining clear ownership of wet etch deliverables Mentor and guide engineers through technical leadership, not people management Required Skills and Experience Prior roles in Technology Development, Pathfinding, Research and Development Hands on wet etch process development beyond fab sustainment Chemical development experience, including working with suppliers on formulated chemistries and deployment of those chemistries into HVM Proven experience in a logic HVM foundry environment Experience transitioning solutions between TD and HVM preferred Advanced node experience in 5nm; ideally 14A and/or 10A equivalents preferred Ability to clearly articulate technical ownership and impact Why This Role Matters Direct impact on Intel most advanced logic technologies Opportunity to shape wet etch and cleans strategy, not just execute High visibility, high technical ownership, meaningful external impact Qualifications: BS, MS, or PhD in a relevant technical field 15+ years of wet etch and cleans experience in semiconductor logic Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Additional Locations: Business group: Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly.
• We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments.
• Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.
• Position of Trust This role is a Position of Trust.
• Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks.
• For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position.
• For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.
• Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
• It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
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• Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $191,220.00-269,950.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.
• Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.