Manufacturing Technician

Photronics, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Photronics, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Boise, Idaho. The role supports daily operations in a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment, running equipment and process checks while escalating issues when needed.

Location is on-site in Boise; candidates must be able to work in a cleanroom and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain quality and efficiency. Prior experience in semiconductor manufacturing is a plus, with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Semiconductor manufacturing flow and cleanroom operations.
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify issues and properly escalate.
• Flexible, independent or team-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Identify continuous process and system improvement opportunities.
• Proficient in using computers and manufacturing software systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment per SOPs to optimize yield and efficiency.
• Support development and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Assist engineers with experiments, process qualifications, and tool calibrations.
• Monitor equipment/process and minimize downtime while ensuring specifications are met.
• Follow quality, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Cleanroom ops

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Reading tech docs

Process improvement

Team player

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

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Manufacturing Regular Full-Time Boise, ID, US

20 days ago Requisition ID: 1967

Job Description

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology - enabling the innovation behind smartphones, computers, automotive electronics, and countless other devices used every day. Our success is driven by advanced technology, strong customer partnerships, and most importantly, our people.

Join Photronics and be part of a collaborative, high-tech manufacturing environment where learning, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement are core to everything we do.

TheManufacturing Technicianis responsible for supporting daily operations, including running daily equipment and process checks, and escalating issues as appropriate. This role requires technical experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced cleanroom environment.

Location: Photronics, Boise, ID (US). This is an on-site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment according to production specifications and standard operating procedures to optimize yield and efficiency.
• Support in the development and continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Assist engineers with experiments, process qualifications, and tool calibrations.
• Monitor equipment/process and escalat ... to minimmize downtime and ensure processing in accordance with specifications.
• 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.
• Certified to run a minimum of two tools and/or work centers independently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional areas as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Semiconductor manufacturing flow and cleanroom operations, a plus.
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify issues and properly escalat.
• Able to be flexible, work independently, or in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Identify continuous process and system improvement opportunities.
• Proficient in using computers and manufacturing software systems preferred.

Experience

• 0+ years of manufacturing, production, or cleanroom experience. Level will be determined based on experience and qualifications. C ertification on multiple tools.
• Experience with strict safety and quality standards.
• Experience with process monitoring, data collection, and basic troubleshooting

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Travel: None.

• Be part of a global technology leader driving innovation for the world's biggest tech companies.
• Enjoy stability, challenge, and opportunity at a company with more than 50 years of proven success.
• Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where your expertise will have a real impact.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
• Equity compensation eligibility.
• Full suite of health and welfare benefits.
• 401k with company match.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for team members' disabilities and religious beliefs or practices.