Ocotillo Technology Fabrication Defect Metrology Technician

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Intel Foundry is increasing its investment in defect metrology technology, implementing a new Win It Inline initiative using advanced real-time monitoring to improve yield learning cycles. Investing in inline metrology will give engineers more data throughout the manufacturing process, as opposed to waiting for end of the line data - a fundamental shift in how we leverage data to build chips.

As a Defect Metrology Technician, you will play a critical role in Intel's high-tech manufacturing process, ensuring our tools are optimized for world-class production. Your contributions will directly impact Intel's innovation, enabling the delivery of advanced technologies that power the future of computing. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your technical expertise, work alongside engineering teams, and be part of a collaborative environment where your skills make a tangible difference.

This role is intended for defect metrology technicians to report to the Yield/Defect Metrology department. This role has opportunities across all shifts (4/5/6/7) as needed per functional area.

The Defect Metrology Technician will be responsible for but not limited to:

• •Perform detailed defect analysis, including critical dimension, overlay, film thickness, stress, bow, and roughness measurements using advanced metrology tools.
• •Identify and classify defects based on established criteria and standards.
• •Collect, organize, and analyze defect density, size distribution, and other relevant metrics.
• •Regularly maintain and calibrate metrology equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and reliability.
• •Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with maintenance teams or field service engineers.
• •Collaborate with Yield and Defect Metrology Engineering teams to implement process improvements based on defect analysis findings.
• •Document and communicate defect analysis results, metrology measurements, and findings to peers, technicians, and managers.
• •Monitor and audit manufacturing processes, providing guidance and training to other technicians.
• •Execute lot dispositions, experimental testing, and engineering tests to support process optimization and research efforts.
• •Drive a culture of quality by actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives and adhering to established standards.
• •Equipment maintenance and repair, equipment troubleshooting, defect reduction, and other duties as required supporting Fab objectives.
• •Work from technical manuals, specifications, drawings/diagrams, schematics, written and verbal instructions utilizing a variety of tools, test equipment, problem solving techniques and communication.
• •This position is for a Compressed Work Week Schedule with availability on all shifts in Ocotillo Technology Fabrication (Fab52/42/32/12).

• •Self-motivated
• •Verbal and written communication skills and to be comfortable presenting issues and solutions.
• •Skills to work well in a diverse team environment and multitask.
• •Skills to work with minimal supervision and adjust to rapidly changing priorities.
• •Skills to produce results in a timely manner.
• •Analytical problem solving and testing skills.

Compressed Work Week shifts tend to be 12-hour shifts from 6 to 6.

• •Shift 4 - Night front half of week - PM-AM Sun-Tues and alternating Saturday nights
• •Shift 5 - Days front half of week - AM-PM Sun-Tues and alternating Wednesday days
• •Shift 6 - Night back half of week - PM-AM Wed-Sat and alternating Saturday night
• •Shift 7 - Days back half of week - AM-PM Thurs-Sat and alternating Wednesday days