Systems Engineer – MES

Photronics

Systems Engineer maintaining and optimizing MES workflows for a global technology leader in photomask technology. Ensuring system alignment with manufacturing requirements and customer specifications.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeBoise • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain MES workflows, including routing logic, rules, and system controls.
Define and implement workflow paths at the beginning of production processes to ensure accuracy, traceability, and efficiency.
Translate manufacturing and engineering requirements into system logic and executable workflows.
Audit MES configurations regularly to ensure compliance with internal standards and customer specifications.
Identify inefficiencies, gaps, and bottlenecks within workflows and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Establish and maintain system policies, governance, and best practices for MES use.
Support system testing, validation, and deployment of changes through controlled test environments.
Document workflow designs, rule sets, and system changes to ensure traceability and consistency.
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support process changes and new product introductions.
Troubleshoot MES-related issues impacting production flow and implement sustainable solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of experience in systems engineering, manufacturing systems, or MES-related roles.
Strong understanding of workflow design, process mapping, and system logic within a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in SQL for querying, validating, and analyzing system data.
Experience with system testing, validation, and use of test environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process efficiency and continuous improvement.
Ability to interpret and ensure adherence to customer specifications within system workflows.
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
Familiarity with tools such as Jira is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
Equity compensation eligibility.
Full suite of health and welfare benefits.
401k with company match.

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Hard Skills & Tools

MES workflowsworkflow designprocess mappingsystem logicSQLsystem testingvalidationcontinuous improvementtroubleshootingdocumenting workflow designs

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscross-functional collaborationcommunication skills