Intel's Post Silicon Debug technology pathfinding team is responsible for next generation ion beam technology, circuit edit, and transistor probe technology developments. The Circuit Edit Research and Development Engineer's responsibilities include:
Execution of experiments for new generations of focused ion beam (FIB) platforms and ion beam technologies (e.g., Xenon Plasma FIB; Gallium FIB; Neon/Helium FIB; Cold Beam)
Provide analytical support on ion beam machined samples, including SEM, cross-section analysis, TEM / EDS analysis, mechanical probing, device testing, and electrical characterization.
Providing silicon debug support on Intel's leading-edge server and client products.
Additional responsibilities include:
Collaborating with the operation support team to develop and improve new circuit editing processes for the current and next-generation node
Working with circuit designers, component debug, platform validation engineering on direct write device modification and node access strategies.
Working with process development engineers on developing best practices for ion beam machining for defect analysis.
Strong interest in hands on application development work.
Good communication skills, ability to create training and documentation,
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams across multiple organization and geographies.
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, chemical engineering, material sciences, physics or any STEM related degree with 4+ years of experience or
Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, chemical engineering, material sciences, physics or any STEM related degree with 3+ years of experience or
PhD in any STEM related field with 1+ years of experience
Experience in 5 or more the following:
Device physics and integrated circuit knowledge
Circuit design and layout
Semiconductor fabrication process
Silicon or package physical failure analysis
Circuit Edit applications development or related fields
Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Focused Ion Beam system operations
Vacuum technology
Device performance characterization, such as using parametric analyzer
General knowledge of electronics, Unix, PC Skills and Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional hands-on TEM, EDS, SIMS, pico-probe station, and light optical microscope experience are valuable.
Controlled design of experiments
Process change control.
Surface chemical analysis (EDX, Auger, SIMS, etc.),
Circuit debug / validation
Plasma etch/chemical vapor deposition desired.
Benefits:
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/benefits.html
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in
US, California:$105,797.00-$175,105.00Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence.