Manufacturing Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

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.

The Technology Technician I is responsible for the day-to-day operation, monitoring and maintenance support of manufacturing equipment within a photomask fabrication facility. This role ensures stable tool performance, supports high equipment uptime, and helps minimize defect contribution through proper equipment handling, preventative maintenance execution, and rapid response to tool issues. Working closely with Equipment Engineers, Process Engineers, and Manufacturing Teams, the technician plays a critical role in sustaining production, maintaining process consistency, and supporting continuous improvement efforts in a 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

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment to ensure stable and consistent performance in production.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance (PM) and assist with scheduled calibrations and qualifications.
• Respond to tool alarms, faults, and process deviations, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Execute basic troubleshooting and support root-cause investigations led by engineering teams.
• Maintain equipment readiness by managing consumables, setups, and process conditions.
• Record and track tool performance data, logs, and maintenance activities in MES or equipment tracking systems.
• Support equipment startups. Shutdowns, and changeovers in coordination with production schedules.
• Assist with installation, relocation, and qualification of new equipment or upgrades under engineering guidance.
• Follow and enforce cleanroom protocols, safety procedures, and EHS requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including work instructions, checklists, and maintenance records.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to support yield improvement, defect reduction, and process stability initiatives.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Semiconductor manufacturing flow and cleanroom operations, a plus.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and/or fluid systems in a production environment.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions with precision.
• Basic Data entry and familiarity with MES or equipment tracking systems.
• Comfortable working in cleanroom conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to handle equipment safety and follow strict procedural controls.

Experience:

• 2-4 years working in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Equivalent hands-on experience in semiconductor, photomask, or cleanroom manufacturing environment, a plus.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment or production tools, a plus.
• Background in supporting preventative maintenance procedures and basic troubleshooting, a plus.

Education:

• Hands-on technical experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Associate degree or technical certification, a plus.

Travel: None.

Why Photronics

• 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.

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.