Manager, Engineering - Metrology

Photronics; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Photronics in Idaho is seeking a Manager, Engineering - Metrology to lead the Metrology Process Engineering team, strengthening measurement capability, capability, stability, and performance across photomask manufacturing.

You will drive improvements in measurement capability, process control, yield, equipment performance, and overall manufacturing effectiveness while developing engineering talent and advancing metrology technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of metrology principles, measurement systems, statistical process control, and manufacturing process control.
• Knowledge of semiconductor, photomask, precision manufacturing, or other advanced manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of measurement system capability, accuracy, precision, repeatability, reproducibility, calibration, and measurement variation.
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to conduct root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Ability to analyze complex manufacturing and equipment data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing production and technology requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement continuous improvements in processes, equipment, systems, and engineering practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and relevant engineering/data-analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Metrology Process Engineers, including performance management, professional development, resource planning, and recruitment.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for metrology processes, equipment, and measurement systems supporting photomask manufacturing.
• Oversee daily engineering activities to ensure measurement accuracy, process stability, equipment performance, yield, quality, and production requirements are achieved.
• Drive improvements in metrology capability, including measurement accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility, precision, and tool-to-tool matching.
• Analyze metrology and manufacturing data to identify trends, sources of variation, process excursions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex measurement, equipment, process, and product issues.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Product, and R&D teams to resolve technical issues and support manufacturing priorities.
• Develop and maintain metrology standards, measurement methodologies, engineering procedures, specifications, and best practices.
• Lead qualification, implementation, and optimization of new metrology equipment, technologies, measurement techniques, and analytical capabilities.
• Monitor and improve critical performance indicators including measurement capability, tool availability, throughput, yield, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Apply statistical process control and data analysis techniques to improve process control and manufacturing performance.
• Plan and execute engineering projects to meet technical, schedule, quality, and budget objectives.
• Manage engineering resources and priorities to effectively support production needs, improvement initiatives, and technology development.
• Identify technical risks and ensure metrology processes and equipment comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate technical performance, project status, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and operational improvement.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Metrology principles

Measurement systems

Statistical process control

Manufacturing process control

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials

Job description

Position Summary

As a Manager, Engineering - Metrology, you will be responsible for leading our Metrology Process Engineering team and strengthening the accuracy, capability, stability, and performance of our manufacturing teams. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee the engineering systems, equipment, and processes used to measure, inspect, and characterize photomasks throughout the manufacturing process. You will drive improvements in measurement capability, process control, yield, equipment performance, and overall manufacturing effectiveness while developing engineering talent and support the advancement of metrology technologies. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Process Engineering, Product, and R&D teams to resolve complex technical challenges, improve measurement methodologies, implement new technologies, and ensure metrology capabilities support current and future manufacturing requirements. This roll combines hands-on technical leadership, people management, continuous improvement, and strategic direction in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

As a Manager, Engineering - Metrology, you will be responsible for leading our Metrology Process Engineering team and strengthening the accuracy, capability, stability, and performance of our manufacturing teams. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee the engineering systems, equipment, and processes used to measure, inspect, and characterize photomasks throughout the manufacturing process. You will drive improvements in measurement capability, process control, yield, equipment performance, and overall manufacturing effectiveness while developing engineering talent and support the advancement of metrology technologies. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Process Engineering, Product, and R&D teams to resolve complex technical challenges, improve measurement methodologies, implement new technologies, and ensure metrology capabilities support current and future manufacturing requirements. This roll combines hands-on technical leadership, people management, continuous improvement, and strategic direction in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Metrology Process Engineers, including performance management, professional development, resource planning, and recruitment
• Provide technical and operational leadership for metrology processes, equipment, and measurement systems supporting photomask manufacturing
• Oversee daily engineering activities to ensure measurement accuracy, process stability, equipment performance, yield, quality, and production requirements are achieved
• Drive improvements in metrology capability, including measurement accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility, precision, and tool-to-tool matching
• Analyze metrology and manufacturing data to identify trends, sources of variation, process excursions, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex measurement, equipment, process, and product issues
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Product, and R&D teams to resolve technical issues and support manufacturing priorities
• Develop and maintain metrology standards, measurement methodologies, engineering procedures, specifications, and best practices
• Lead qualification, implementation, and optimization of new metrology equipment, technologies, measurement techniques, and analytical capabilities
• Monitor and improve critical performance indicators including measurement capability, tool availability, throughput, yield, quality, and equipment reliability
• Apply statistical process control and data analysis techniques to improve process control and manufacturing performance
• Plan and execute engineering projects to meet technical, schedule, quality, and budget objectives
• Manage engineering resources and priorities to effectively support production needs, improvement initiatives, and technology development
• Identify technical risks and ensure metrology processes and equipment comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Communicate technical performance, project status, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and operational improvement
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of metrology principles, measurement systems, statistical process control, and manufacturing process control
• Knowledge of semiconductor, photomask, precision manufacturing, or other advanced manufacturing environments
• Understanding of measurement system capability, accuracy, precision, repeatability, reproducibility, calibration, and measurement variation
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to conduct root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions
• Ability to analyze complex manufacturing and equipment data and translate findings into actionable improvements
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing production and technology requirements
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement continuous improvements in processes, equipment, systems, and engineering practices
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and relevant engineering/data-analysis tools

Experience

• 8+ years of engineering experience, with 2+ years of leadership or management experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting metrology, inspection, measurement systems, process control, or related manufacturing technologies
• Experience in semiconductor, photomask, microelectronics, precision manufacturing, or a related high-technology manufacturing environment preferred
• Hands-on experience in cleanroom or fabrication environments troubleshooting equipment, measurement, and process issues
• Experience applying statistical methods, measurement system analysis, and process-control techniques to improve manufacturing performance
• Experience qualifying, implementing, or optimizing metrology equipment or measurement technologies preferred
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams and cross-functional improvement initiatives with measurable results
• Strong track record of achieving technical and operational objectives while developing effective relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and business functions

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials