Photomask Making Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Photomask Making Technician — Job Description

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this role is to produce high-quality, accurate, precise and defect-free photomasks using laser imaging equipment. The technician will manage mask making workflows, inspect critical features to exact specification tolerances, and maintain excellent cleanliness and organization in a clean-room environment. 

This position involves ongoing coordination with team members to communicate file revisions, resolve issues, and complete production orders quickly and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor laser writing systems to meet customer-required dimensions and specifications. 
• Maintain plot queue and select correct materials, sizes, and chrome types per order.
• Analyze processed samples to ensure accuracy; escalate any defects or anomalies.
• Inspect and measure final products using microscopes and measurement software to ensure defect-free output.
• Maintain the highest level of clean-room cleanliness ; continuously keep work areas clean and controlled. 
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously; ensure timely completion of all orders.
• Load and maintain master substrate blanks, process materials, and document production activity.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, and occasionally with customers, regarding job status and revisions. 
• Follow all company safety and clean-room gowning protocols (e.g., shoe covers, smocks, hair/beard coverage). 

 

 

Required Skills & Attributes

• High degree of manual dexterity and ability to work with delicate components. 
• Technically effective using multiple programs simultaneously.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines; overtime may be required based on workload. 
• Strong attention to detail and quality-conscious mindset .
• Effective multitasking and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Resourceful, innovative problem solver; willing to learn new skills and processes.
• Able to stand for most of the shift and lift up to 25 lbs. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced education preferred. 
• CAD/CAM software experience helpful . 
• Prior wafer or mask manufacturing experience useful . 
• Strong math skills , including conversion between Metric and English measurement units. 
• Ability to learn and operate company-specific software tools. 
• Must have no allergies to latex or clean-room processing chemicals; MSDS available upon request. 

Work Environment

• Clean-room manufacturing space requires smocks, shoe covers, and hair restraints; facial hair must be covered. 
• Strict adherence to contamination-control protocols.