Manufacturing Technician

PHOTRONICS INC•Boise, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician supports daily manufacturing operations by conducting equipment and process checks, operating and monitoring production equipment, and escalating issues as appropriate. The role requires technical experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced cleanroom environment. This is an on-site position in Boise, Idaho; remote candidates are not being considered. The technician supports process and quality improvement, assists engineers with experiments, qualifications, and calibrations, and maintains accurate documentation. The role also requires compliance with quality, regulatory, environmental health and safety, and cleanroom requirements. Technicians must be certified to run at least two tools and/or work centers independently and may guide new technicians or operators. Photronics describes itself as a global photomask technology leader with more than 50 years of experience. It offers a collaborative, growth-focused high-tech manufacturing environment. Travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
0 or more years of manufacturing, production, or cleanroom experience; level will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Certification on multiple tools.
Experience with strict safety and quality standards.
Experience with process monitoring, data collection, and basic troubleshooting.
Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to identify issues and escalate them appropriately.
Ability to work flexibly and independently or in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
Ability to identify continuous process and system improvement opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing flow and cleanroom operations.
Proficiency using computers and manufacturing software systems.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment according to production specifications and standard operating procedures to optimize yield and efficiency.
Support the development and continuous improvement of processes to optimize efficiency and quality.
Assist engineers with experiments, process qualifications, and tool calibrations.
Monitor equipment and processes, and escalate issues to minimize downtime and ensure processing follows specifications.
Maintain accurate documentation in a centralized repository.
Comply with company quality standards, industry regulations, and environmental health and safety policies.
Follow cleanroom protocols and safety procedures to maintain a contamination-free environment.
Guide new technicians or operators as needed.
Maintain certification to run a minimum of two tools and/or work centers independently.
Collaborate with cross-functional areas as needed.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.