Coat & Develop Process Engineer II – Semiconductors

Photronics Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k with company match

Annual bonus program

Equity compensation eligibility

Job summary

Photronics Inc. in Boise, ID is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer II to optimize photoresist coat and develop processes for photomask manufacturing.

You will lead DOE studies, SPC monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to improve yield, cycle time, and product quality in a high-volume cleanroom environment. Requires 2–5 years in semiconductor manufacturing with photoresist processing exposure; a related Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with photoresist coating and/or develop processes is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze process data and troubleshoot complex manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of SPC, DOE, process capability, and statistical analysis.
• Strong understanding of process control and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a cleanroom/manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing standards, process qualification, and change-control approaches preferred.

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, process capability analysis, and other data-analysis techniques.
• Troubleshoot process excursions, defects, and yield issues using structured root-cause analysis and corrective-action methodologies.
• Conduct designed experiments (DOE) to characterize process behavior and optimize critical process parameters.
• Analyze data from metrology and inspection systems to identify trends, process shifts, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with equipment engineers to troubleshoot and optimize coat/develop equipment, including process hardware, chemical delivery systems, and related subsystems.
• Support introduction and qualification of new materials, equipment, recipes, and process technologies.
• Develop and execute process qualification and validation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, defect reduction, process capability, cost reduction, and cycle-time improvement.
• Work with manufacturing personnel to establish robust processes and provide technical support for production issues.
• Ensure process changes are properly evaluated, documented, and implemented in accordance with quality and change-control requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for engineering and management teams.
• Maintain awareness of semiconductor lithography, photoresist, chemical processing, and advanced photomask manufacturing technologies.
• Follow all company safety, environmental, quality, and operational requirements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Photoresist coating

SPC

DOE

Statistical analysis

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Cleanroom environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Photronics Inc. in Boise, ID is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer II to optimize photoresist coat and develop processes for photomask manufacturing.

You will lead DOE studies, SPC monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to improve yield, cycle time, and product quality in a high-volume cleanroom environment. Requires 2–5 years in semiconductor manufacturing with photoresist processing exposure; a related Bachelor's degree is required.