Manufacturing Process Engineer II

Photronics•Brookfield, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Photronics is hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer II to support the development, optimization, and sustaining of photomask manufacturing processes. The role helps maintain production quality, efficiency, and process stability by applying established engineering principles to monitor process performance, troubleshoot technical issues, support corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer collaborates with Operations, Quality, Equipment Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to maintain process controls, resolve production issues, and support manufacturing objectives. This is an on-site position at Photronics' Brookfield, Connecticut office; remote candidates are not being considered. Travel may be required up to 5%.

Requirements

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.
3–5 years of experience in semiconductor process engineering or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged sitting and standing or walking; handling objects, tools, or controls; lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying materials up to 50 pounds; verbal and hearing requirements; visual acuity; and working around weather, noise, dust, chemicals, or confined spaces.
Use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, face shield, gloves, protective clothing, and hearing and/or respiratory protection.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity working in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment.

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.