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.
Position Summary:
As a Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, you will support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of etch and clean process equipment within Photronics’ semiconductor manufacturing operations. This entry-level engineering role is ideal for early-career engineers looking to build hands-on experience in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. You will work closely with senior engineers, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Facilities, and Quality teams to support equipment uptime, troubleshooting, and process stability.
Location:
- Photronics – Boise, Idaho (US). This is an on-site position. Remote work is not available for this role.
- This facility is a government trusted facility. Applicants selected for this position will be required to apply for and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance. In accordance with U.S. government security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible to hold DOD Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day operation and maintenance of etch and clean process equipment to meet production, quality, and safety requirements.
- Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Work with Manufacturing and Process Engineering teams to support yield improvement, defect reduction, and tool performance.
- Support installation, qualification, and acceptance testing of new equipment and tool upgrades.
- Help develop and maintain equipment documentation, work instructions, and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Monitor equipment performance metrics and SPC data with guidance from senior engineers.
- Follow cleanroom, safety, and environmental protocols at all times.
- Participate in audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes):
- Foundational understanding of engineering principles and semiconductor manufacturing concepts.
- Interest or exposure to etch and clean processes preferred.
- Basic understanding of data analysis, SPC, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Ability to learn quickly, follow procedures, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Experience:
- 0–7 years of experience in equipment engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, or a related technical field.
- Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment is a plus.
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts is beneficial but not required.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline) or equivalent work experience.
Travel:
- Occasional travel may be required for training, vendor support, or tool qualification activities.
Why Photronics
- Be part of a global technology leader driving innovation for the world’s biggest tech companies.
- Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where your expertise will have a real impact.
- Develop your leadership skills by mentoring and guiding a talented accounting team.
- Enjoy stability, challenge, and opportunity at a company with more than 50 years of proven success
- Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
- Equity compensation eligibility.
- Full suite of health and welfare benefits.
- 401k with company match.
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.