Job Description
Job Description
For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology — enabling the innovation behind smartphones, computers, automotive electronics, and countless other devices used every day. Our success is driven by advanced technology, strong customer partnerships, and most importantly, our people.
Join Photronics and be part of a collaborative, high-tech manufacturing environment where learning, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement are core to everything we do.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2026. We encourage interested candidates to apply before the deadline as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Position Summary
Photronics is seeking (2) motivated interns to join our Research & Development (R&D) team. These roles offer hands-on experience in advanced photomask technology, focusing on either Computing/Data Integration or Process R&D. You will work alongside senior engineers to solve complex technical challenges, improve mask performance, and support critical qualifications that drive the next generation of semiconductor innovation.
Location: Photronics – Boise, ID(US). This is an on-site position.
Duration: 10-12 weeks
Responsibilities
- Role A: Computing/Data Intern
- Integrate advanced data tools for R&D and work closely with Data Integration engineers to set up operation engineering test masks.
- Learn to fracture data and utilize advanced Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) data tools.
- Develop R&D automation scripts to improve mask performance and eliminate technical coverage gaps.
- Role B: Process R&D Intern
- Assist in OPC matching, process tuning, and mask setup for critical qualifications.
- Collaborate with Lithography, Metrology, and Back-end engineering teams to perform data analysis and process qualifications.
- Utilize Photronics MT2 systems to perform standard tracking mask setup and expand knowledge of OPC matching processes.
Qualifications (knowledge, Skill & Qualification)
- For Computing/Data: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, C++, or System Verilog is necessary. Background in AI language building is a plus.
- For Process R&D: Solid understanding of lithography, resist technology, and plasma etch processes.
- Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills to identify patterns within complex R&D datasets.
- Effective storytelling skills with the ability to present technical data insights to cross-functional R&D teams.
Education
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; coursework in semiconductor design and lithography preferred.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for team members’ disabilities and religious beliefs or practices.
Agency Notice: Photronics does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency engagement process will be considered the sole property of Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired. Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and assigned to this role may submit candidates.