Senior Equipment Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology, enabling the innovation behind the world’s most advanced semiconductor and display technologies. Our success is built on collaboration, technical excellence, innovation, and the dedication of our people.

We are looking for a Senior Equipment Engineering Technician who takes pride in a finished product, done right the first time, has the desire to learn, and strives for success in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking to join an engaging, rewarding, collaborative, and friendly working environment in a highly technical operating setting, we want to hear from you!

The Senior Equipment Engineering Technician provides advanced technical support for manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment. This role independently handles complex assignments requiring judgement, initiative, and problem-solving, including difficult or less common equipment issues that may fall outside routine procedures. The Senior Technician provides technical guidance across multiple toolsets, supports technicians in resolving challenging issues, and applies strong knowledge and experience to address critical equipment problems and sustain manufacturing operations.

Location: 

• Photronics – Allen, TX. This is an on-site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Shift:  

• Sunday–Wednesday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Travel:

• 0-5% domestic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Technical Support

• Lead assigned projects, processes, or key workstreams related to equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, reliability, or process support.
• Independently diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues requiring judgement, initiative, and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Determine appropriate methods and approaches for assigned work and recommend practical solutions to equipment-related issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and recommend improvements to prevent recurring problems.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, and recovery efforts as needed.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and uptime.

Technical Guidance & Collaboration

• Serve as a technical resource to less experienced employees by sharing knowledge, troubleshooting methods, and best practices.
• Provide day-to-day work guidance and mentorship to technicians during complex repairs and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve equipment-related issues affecting production, quality, and throughput.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of complex issues, corrective actions, solutions, and equipment performance observations.
• Ensure adherence to cleanroom protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of production equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
• In-depth understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems associated with manufacturing equipment.
• High-level troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient root cause analysis skills.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and cleanroom compliance standards.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in equipment maintenance, engineering support, or related technical roles in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment.

Education

• High school diploma or associate degree in a technical field required.

Why Photronics

• Be part of a global technology leader driving innovation for the world’s leading tech companies.
• Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where your impact matters.
• Stability, challenge, and opportunity at a company with over 50 years of proven success.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive 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.

Agency Notice: Photronics does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency engagement process will be considered the sole property of Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired. Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and assigned to this role may submit candidates.