Manufacturing Technician III

Photronics

Senior Manufacturing Technician at Photronics operating and optimizing photomask manufacturing equipment. Collaborating with engineering teams and training junior technicians in a cleanroom environment.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeBrookfield • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate and troubleshoot complex manufacturing tools independently.
Certified to run a minimum of three (3) tools and/or work centers independently.
Ability to identify issues and properly escalate.
Recommend or propose a more effective way for operation to maximize output while maintaining or improving product quality.
Collaborate with Engineering on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Assist with tool qualifications, audits, and new process trials.
Provide guidance and training for Technicians I–II.
Identify and communicate equipment/process issues and support performance improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 6 years of experience in manufacturing, with proven tool ownership.
Technical troubleshooting and documentation skills.
Cleanroom discipline and knowledge of safety protocols.
Collaboration and communication across teams.
Leadership and mentoring expectations increase by level.
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

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

manufacturing tools operationtroubleshootingtool qualificationsauditsprocess trialstechnical documentation

Soft Skills

problem identificationescalationcollaborationcommunicationguidancetrainingleadershipmentoring

Certifications

certified to run tools