Manufacturing Process Engineer II

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology, powering the innovation behind the world’s most advanced devices. Our success is built on collaboration, quality, and the dedication of our people.

We are hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer II who will be responsible for supporting the development, optimization, and sustaining of photomask manufacturing processes to maintain production quality, efficiency, and process stability. This role applies established engineering principles and practices to monitor process performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Process Engineer II collaborates with Operations, Quality, Equipment Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to maintain process controls, resolve production issues, and support manufacturing objectives.

Location Photonics' Brookfield CT office. This is an on-site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Responsibilities Support the development, modification, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, yield, throughput, and process stability.

Monitor and analyze manufacturing process performance using production data, test results, and statistical process control (SPC) to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Investigate and troubleshoot manufacturing process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Maintain process control plans, specifications, and operating parameters to ensure consistent manufacturing performance and compliance with established requirements.

Conduct process testing, characterization, and validation activities to evaluate process capability and establish appropriate operating limits.

Support new equipment installations, qualifications, and process-related troubleshooting in collaboration with Equipment Engineering and other technical teams.

Develop, update, and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures, process recipes, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.

Contribute to continuous improvement projects, including coordinating assigned tasks and supporting smaller initiatives to improve manufacturing performance.

Provide technical support and training to operators and technicians on manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and established procedures.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Travel Up to 5%
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes)
Working knowledge of engineering principles, semiconductor manufacturing processes, and quality control practices.

Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and statistical analysis.

Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Understanding of manufacturing equipment, process controls, metrology, and inspection methods.

Proficiency with data analysis tools and relevant manufacturing systems.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Knowledge of manufacturing safety standards and procedures.

Experience3-5 years’ experience in semiconductor process engineering or related field.

Familiarity working in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment is preferred.

Education Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.

Physical Demands Prolonged periods of sitting (4+ hours).Prolonged periods of standing or walking (4+ hours).Use…