Applications Engineer I

PHOTRONICS INC•Allen, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Photronics is seeking an Application Engineer to evaluate and support digital integrated-circuit processing and MES requirements for mask manufacturing. This role involves analyzing software solutions to define data-operation workflows, collaborating with vendors and internal teams to develop capabilities, and partnering with customers to ensure robust solutions. The position is based in Allen, Texas, and is an on-site role.

Requirements

Experience successfully managing complex projects and meeting deadlines under tight timeframes.
Clear and effective communicator with the ability to engage both technical teams and external customers.
Motivated self-starter with a collaborative mindset.
Strong Unix environment experience and ability to work at one of our sites.
If in the US, ability to obtain government clearance.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of experience in photomask data preparation, IC layout/data engineering, or related fields.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance to photomask data operations to improve efficiency and capability of established workflows for standard products.
Prepare and optimize mask data using tools such as Synopsys CATS and NCS NDE, converting layout files (GDSII/OASIS) into fractured and production-ready mask data for standard product manufacturing. This may include conversion between data formats as well as data digitization.
Generate job decks for reticle layout and support MES system and metrology activities for standard products.
Conduct layout verification utilizing tools like defined Mask Rule Checks (MRC) and Mask Proximity Correction (MPC) to ensure compliance with customer and manufacturing specifications. May provide documentation and training in support of these activities.
Resolve layout, data, or specification issues for standard products. Recommend and implement approved workflow and documentation enhancements to improve data quality and consistency.
Support automation initiatives and implementation to streamline the data preparation process.
Support new tools and methodology evaluations and adoption of new technologies for data operations.
Create and maintain technical documentation adhering to standard practices.
Serve as a technical point of contact for customers, offering capable guidance and ensuring successful product delivery.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.