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Photronics · 6 hours ago

Contamination Control Engineer II

Photronics is a global leader in photomask technology, and they are seeking a Contamination Control Engineer II to support contamination control excellence in their semiconductor manufacturing environment. The role involves identifying and mitigating contamination risks to enhance product quality and collaborating with various teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and sustain contamination control strategies across photomask manufacturing and cleanroom operations
Identify contamination sources through inspections, data analysis, and failure analysis; drive corrective and preventive actions
Support root cause investigations related to yield loss, defectivity, and customer-related contamination events
Partner with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Facilities, and Quality teams to improve process, tool, and environmental controls
Analyze SPC data, trend contamination metrics, and recommend improvements to enhance product quality and operational performance
Support qualification and ongoing monitoring of cleaning, developing, etching, and lithography processes
Ensure adherence to cleanroom protocols, safety requirements, and contamination control standards
Participate in audits, customer inquiries, and continuous improvement initiatives
Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Contamination control principlesSemiconductor manufacturing processesStatistical process control (SPC)Cleaning techniquesLean Six Sigma certificationManufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Analytical thinkerCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, contamination control principles, and semiconductor manufacturing processes
Knowledge of cleaning, developing, etching, and lithography techniques
Experience with statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies
Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP systems
Self-motivated, analytical thinker with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated commitment to safety and cleanroom best practices
3–5 years of experience in semiconductor process engineering, contamination control, or a related technical discipline
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or equivalent work experience

Preferred

Experience working in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment
Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certifications

Company

Photronics

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Photronics, Inc. (Photronics) is a manufacturers of photomasks, which are precision photographic quartz plates containing microscopic

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1987-03-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Eric Rivera
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Christopher Lutzo
Vice President and General Counsel
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