Coat & Develop Process Engineer II — Photolithography

Photronics Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity compensation eligibility

401k with company match

Annual bonus program

Company stability

Job summary

Photronics Inc in Boise, ID is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer II (Coat & Develop) to advance photoresist coating and development for photomask manufacturing. You will lead process development, optimization, SPC, DOE studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve yield and cycle time.

The role requires hands-on experience in semiconductor photoresist processes, data-driven problem solving, and strong communication. On-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with photoresist coating and/or develop processes is strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze process data and troubleshoot complex manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, process capability, and statistical analysis.
• Strong understanding of process control and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain photoresist coat and develop processes for semiconductor photomask manufacturing.
• Establish and maintain process specifications, operating windows, control plans, and process documentation.
• Monitor process performance using SPC, capability analysis, and data-analysis techniques.
• Troubleshoot process excursions, defects, and yield issues using root-cause analysis and corrective-action methodologies.
• Conduct DOE studies to characterize process behavior and optimize parameters.
• Analyze data from metrology/inspection systems to identify trends and improvements.
• Support introduction of new materials, equipment, recipes, and process technologies.
• Develop and execute process qualification and validation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for yield, defect reduction, and cycle-time improvements.

Skills

Photoresist coating

SPC

DOE

Data analysis

Process control

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Spin coating equipment

Resist dispense equipment

Metrology equipment

Job description

Photronics Inc in Boise, ID is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer II (Coat & Develop) to advance photoresist coating and development for photomask manufacturing. You will lead process development, optimization, SPC, DOE studies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve yield and cycle time.

The role requires hands-on experience in semiconductor photoresist processes, data-driven problem solving, and strong communication. On-site position with comprehensive benefits.