R&D Engineer III, Advanced Memory

About the role

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology, powering the innovation behind the world’s most advanced devices. Our success is built on collaboration, quality, and the dedication of our people. We are seeking a Senior Account Manager to manage and grow strategic accounts within the photomask semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, cycle time improvement, yield enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Troubleshoot complex process, lithography, and equipment-related issues within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional and multi-site technical projects to improve process capability and operational performance.
• Support customer-facing development projects and drive issue resolution through data-driven analysis and effective communication.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, process documentation, and engineering summaries.
• Support technology transfer activities from R&D into high-volume manufacturing.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency.
• Able to remain effective and focused in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet aggressive timelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to exercise sound engineering judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve optimal results.
• Strong understanding of photomask or wafer memory manufacturing processes.
• Able to drive projects and influence cross-functional teams, including coordination across multiple sites.
• Understanding of semiconductor technology roadmaps and advanced process development requirements.
• Able to work independently while effectively collaborating within highly technical teams.
• Requirement:
• 6–8+ years of related experience in semiconductor or photomask manufacturing, process development, or advanced R&D Engineering.
• Experience in advanced memory technology processes and/or designs.
• Experience analyzing complex technical issues requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple process variables and design interactions.
• Experience in mask or wafer lithography, metrology, OPC design, or related semiconductor technologies.
• Experience leading and/or participating in highly technical teams to resolve process, lithography, or pattern design challenges.
• Experience supporting customer-facing development projects and driving technical issue resolution to closure.
• Education:
• BS or MS degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related technical discipline required.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
401k with company match.