Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Front End Processes

Job Description

Job Description

Photronics is hiring!

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology—powering the innovation behind smartphones, computers, automotive technology, and countless devices used every day. Our success is built on quality, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. Join us and be part of a company recognized for cutting-edge technology, exceptional service, and strong customer partnerships.

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Front End Processes to lead our Etch Process Engineering team and strengthen the performance, stability, and capability of our manufacturing operations. In this critical leadership role, you will drive process optimization, yield improvement, and equipment reliability while developing engineering talent and supporting long-term technology advancement.

You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and Product teams to execute engineering projects, resolve complex process challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, enhance stability, and improve fab flow. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic direction and cross-functional collaboration.

Location : Boise, Idaho (On-site; not open to remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Etch Process Engineers, including performance management, development, and recruitment.
• Oversee daily engineering operations to ensure optimal fab flow, yield performance, and equipment metric attainment.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects to meet schedule, quality, and budget targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align engineering efforts with business goals and production needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process stability, and productivity.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and documentation.
• Manage resource allocation and workload balancing to maximize team efficiency and engagement.
• Identify and integrate new technologies, tools, and methods that enhance process capability and engineering efficiency.
• Lead technical risk assessments and ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on critical process metrics including yield, quality, throughput, and tool reliability.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and operational excellence within the engineering team.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Travel : Less than 10% domestic and / or international.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience

Education

Compensation & Benefits

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.