Posted 24 June, 2026
Defect Metrology Engineer
Intel Corporation
Leixlip, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1307015329
Job Details:
Job Description:
DefMet Tool Owners are responsible for the technical ownership and optimization of critical defect and review inspection equipment in Intel's semiconductor manufacturing processes. These tools are a key component of delivering world class yields for our customers.
As part of your role, you will work in the Defect Metrology area within a cross-functional team, owning multiple metrology toolsets. In this role, key responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Requirements
Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience in semiconductor manufacturing or other similar industry. Experience with yield analysis, defect reduction methodologies, and equipment automation systems would be highly beneficial.
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (Ireland)
Primary Location:
Ireland, Leixlip
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.
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
N/A
EU Salary
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
Annual Salary Range for this job which could be performed in Ireland is: 59,200.00 € - 111,300.00 €The compensation range displayed in this posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, and relevant education, training. As part of our total compensation approach, the final offer may include additional pay components and benefits. Your recruiting team will share the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
Job Description:
DefMet Tool Owners are responsible for the technical ownership and optimization of critical defect and review inspection equipment in Intel's semiconductor manufacturing processes. These tools are a key component of delivering world class yields for our customers.
As part of your role, you will work in the Defect Metrology area within a cross-functional team, owning multiple metrology toolsets. In this role, key responsibilities include:
- Analyze equipment and process performance using data-driven and statistical methods, identify trends and outliers, and drive corrective actions to reduce variation.
- Troubleshooting complex issues, developing scalable solutions, and implementing strategies to prevent recurrence.
- Continuously improve tool performance and optimize recipes through sustaining and innovation activities.
- Lead equipment improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams which will enhance the operational performance of DefMet systems. Identify innovative solutions to equipment challenges and influence required stakeholders to drive/implement change. Support recipe development, optimization, and transfers to ensure high-sensitivity defect detection capabilities.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
- Level 8 degree (NFQ) or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD), such as Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics, Nanotechnology, Mathematics, or related fields
- 4+ years of experience in an equipment engineering environment or similar industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience in equipment troubleshooting
- Proven ability to work autonomously with a high level of ownership and comfort with ambiguity
- Strong data analysis capabilities, including data extraction, validation, statistical analysis, and visualization (e.g., JMP or similar tools)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information
- Strong teamwork skills and experience working in cross-functional and multicultural teams
Preferred Requirements
- Background or hands-on experience in optics
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or related high-tech industries
- Experience with yield analysis, defect reduction methodologies, and process improvement
- Familiarity with equipment automation systems
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tools or activities simultaneously
Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience in semiconductor manufacturing or other similar industry. Experience with yield analysis, defect reduction methodologies, and equipment automation systems would be highly beneficial.
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (Ireland)
Primary Location:
Ireland, Leixlip
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.
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
N/A
EU Salary
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
Annual Salary Range for this job which could be performed in Ireland is: 59,200.00 € - 111,300.00 €The compensation range displayed in this posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, and relevant education, training. As part of our total compensation approach, the final offer may include additional pay components and benefits. Your recruiting team will share the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
