**Job Details:**

**Job Description:**

**About the Foundry Technology Development Group:**

The Foundry Technology Development (TD) Group, the heart and soul of Moore’s Law at Intel, is responsible for the research, development, and deployment of next-generation silicon and packing technologies that will enable future Intel and Foundry customer products. The Logic Technology Development (LTD) team in TD, delivers programs and modules to ramp new process nodes, supports high volume manufacturing (HVM) and provides a predictable technology cadence for Intel customers.

**About the Role:**

As a DTCO Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimizing processes technology and product design focusing on the technology pathfinding and definition phase. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technology definition maximizing process entitlement, while maintaining cost efficiency and manufacturability.

**Responsibilities Include:**

+ Lead design technology co-optimization efforts for new technologies.

+ Collaborate with process technology, design, and manufacturing teams to identify opportunities for device, process and design improvements.

+ Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to evaluate the options for process, device and design changes on technology entitlement for a node.

+ Utilize advanced modeling and simulation tools to analyze and optimize process features and designs for maximizing performance, and yield.

+ Develop and implement methodologies for iterative design and process optimization.

+ Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

+ Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to design and manufacturing.

+ Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.

**Experience Required:**

+ Strong understanding of design methodologies and process technologies.

+ Proficiency in simulation tools and software relevant to DTCO.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex technical issues.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

**Qualifications:**

+ Master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field; PhD degree is preferred.

+ 15+ years of experience in design optimization and manufacturing processes in the semiconductor industry.

**Job Type:**

Experienced Hire

**Shift:**

Shift 1 (United States of America)

**Primary Location:**

US, California, Santa Clara

**Additional Locations:**

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, California, San Diego, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin

**Business group:**

As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore’s Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.

**Posting Statement:**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

**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, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:
https://jobs.intel.com/en/benefits

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$211,400.00-$298,440.00

**S** **al** **ary** **range** **dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.**

**Work Model for this Role**

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.