Manufacturing Technician II

Photronics; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and welfare package

401k with company matching

Equity compensation eligibility

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Photronics is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to support daily operations in our Boise, ID facility. This on-site role requires technical experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced cleanroom environment.

The position emphasizes running daily equipment and process checks, with escalation of issues as needed, and collaboration with engineers on experiments and tool calibrations to ensure high yield and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience with multiple tool certifications.
• Experience with process monitoring, data collection, and troubleshooting.
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment to meet specs.
• Support process improvement to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Assist engineers with experiments and tool calibrations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Guide new technicians as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Reading technical documents

Teamwork and independence

Problem identification and escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing software systems

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Boise, ID, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1955

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 Technician II is 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 expand issues as appropriate 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 escalated.
• 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

• 3-years of relevant experience, with certification 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.