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FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.
Job Description:
Responsibilities
• Responsible for probe card production design.
• Must have an understanding of product specifications and electrical circuit knowledge as well as internal design process, design rules, manufacturing process, etc.
• Utilize custom design tools to process the customer requirements and produce quality designs efficiently.
• Responsible to translate customer requirements to generate logical design (netlists) in a production probe card design environment
• Responsible for probe card design entry from customer technical specification using schematics and/or spreadsheet formats
• Responsible to translate customer requirements to guide, through logical/electrical design rules, the internal and/or external physical designers for space transformers and PCB’s
• Interface with customers and/or vendors provide quick turn analysis and feedback results to Sales/Design
• Work with multiple teams (Sales, Marketing, PCB design, Substrate, Mechanical) for design, training and customer evaluation
• Train new employees on the design process, including documentation and on-the-job training
• Project management including design, scheduling, progress and quality
• Manage multiple concurrent design projects from start to finish
• Work with design and automation groups to define, develop and improve design tools and design processes
Position Requirements:
• BSEE (4 year college degree) or equivalent; MSEE preferred
• 3-10 years’ experience with experience in electrical design and electrical design concepts
• Must have a good understanding of electrical design concepts, including impedance, PDN, signal integrity and digital/analog circuit design
• Must have a good understanding of physical routing concepts including, diff pairs, split planes, etc …
• Must have Microsoft Office experience, especially Excel
• Knowledge of Multi-Layer PCB, Ceramic and/or Organic substrate design and manufacturing processes a plus
• Experience with PADS, Allegro, EPD, AutoCAD preferred
• Knowledge or experience in semiconductor test, wafer probing, and/or Semiconductor manufacturing preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Programming skill plus
• Strong preference for candidates with the ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension, to support collaboration with global teams and stakeholders
Skills:
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work | RequiredSkills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; minimum five years of related experience, or three years with a master’s degree, or a PhD without experience
- Experience with electrical design and electrical design concepts
- Understanding of impedance, power distribution networks, signal integrity, and digital and analog circuit design
- Understanding of physical routing concepts, including differential pairs and split planes
- Microsoft Office experience, especially Microsoft Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge of multilayer PCB, ceramic, or organic substrate design and manufacturing processes
- Experience with PADS, Allegro, EPD, or AutoCAD
- Knowledge or experience in semiconductor testing, wafer probing, or semiconductor manufacturing
- Programming skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English across global teams and stakeholders
FormFactor, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FormFactor, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by FormFactor, Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan options (e.g., several Cigna choices and regional Kaiser HMO) with good pricing noted for some low‑deductible choices. This area stands out as a relative strength of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with at least a 15% discount via payroll deductions is broadly available alongside standard bonus programs. This accessibility provides a straightforward path to ownership even when base pay sentiment is mixed.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and formal leaves (jury duty, bereavement, military) are included, with “generous PTO” highlighted in some descriptions. This breadth of time‑away options aligns with expectations for a mid‑sized tech manufacturer.
FormFactor, Inc. Insights
What We Do
FormFactor, Inc. is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies for the semiconductor industry, offering products like probe cards, analytical probes, and cryogenic systems to support the full integrated circuit (IC) life cycle.
