Manufacturing Process Engineer II

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology, powering the innovation behind the world’s most advanced devices. Our success is built on collaboration, quality, and the dedication of our people.

We are hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer II who will be responsible for supporting the development, optimization, and sustaining of photomask manufacturing processes to maintain production quality, efficiency, and process stability. This role applies established engineering principles and practices to monitor process performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Process Engineer II collaborates with Operations, Quality, Equipment Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to maintain process controls, resolve production issues, and support manufacturing objectives.

Location

• Photonics' Brookfield CT office. This is an on-site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, modification, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, yield, throughput, and process stability.

• Monitor and analyze manufacturing process performance using production data, test results, and statistical process control (SPC) to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Investigate and troubleshoot manufacturing process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Maintain process control plans, specifications, and operating parameters to ensure consistent manufacturing performance and compliance with established requirements.

• Conduct process testing, characterization, and validation activities to evaluate process capability and establish appropriate operating limits.

• Support new equipment installations, qualifications, and process-related troubleshooting in collaboration with Equipment Engineering and other technical teams.

• Develop, update, and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures, process recipes, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, including coordinating assigned tasks and supporting smaller initiatives to improve manufacturing performance.

• Provide technical support and training to operators and technicians on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and established procedures.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Travel

• Up to 5%

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes)

• Working knowledge of engineering principles, semiconductor manufacturing processes, and quality control practices.

• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and statistical analysis.

• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, process controls, metrology, and inspection methods.

• Proficiency with data analysis tools and relevant manufacturing systems.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

• Knowledge of manufacturing safety standards and procedures.

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in semiconductor process engineering or related field.

• Familiarity working in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting (4+ hours).

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking (4+ hours).

• Use hands to finger, handling / grasping objects, tools, or controls.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying products or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Talking / Hearing; clear verbal communication and ability to hear instructions or warnings.

• Seeing; visual acuity for reading, inspecting or operating machinery.

• Working conditions; exposure to weather, noise, dust, chemicals or confined spaces.

• PPE: use of safety glasses, face shield, gloves, protective clothing, hearing and/or respiratory protection.

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.
• 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.