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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:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, equipment reliability, systems engineering, or a related field.
Direct experience working in a semiconductor fab environment.
Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and production processes.
Demonstrated experience with data analysis, statistical methods, and structured problem-solving.
Experience analyzing equipment performance, reliability, or manufacturing yield data.
Experience with equipment reliability engineering and field performance monitoring.
Knowledge of SPC, GR&R, DOE, FMEA, Weibull analysis, and statistical process control.
Experience developing automated dashboards or analytical tools using Python, MATLAB, SQL, Power BI, or similar tools.
Experience with semiconductor equipment interfaces, equipment logs, alarms, sensors, and trace data.
Experience with yield management and correlation of equipment parameters to wafer-level performance.
Experience supporting new tool introduction, installation, qualification, and production ramp.
Identify sources of tool-to-tool variations & correlate tool parameters, environmental conditions, maintenance events, alarms, and equipment states with wafer performance.
Root-cause investigations using structured methodologies such as 8D, Fault-tree analysis, Fishbone analysis, Pareto analysis, DOE
SPC
FMEA
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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, equipment reliability, systems engineering, or a related field
- Direct experience working in a semiconductor fab environment
- Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and production processes
- Experience with data analysis, statistical methods, and structured problem-solving
- Experience analyzing equipment performance, reliability, or manufacturing yield data
- Experience with equipment reliability engineering and field performance monitoring
- Knowledge of SPC, GR&R, DOE, FMEA, Weibull analysis, and statistical process control
- Experience developing automated dashboards or analytical tools using Python, MATLAB, SQL, Power BI, or similar tools
- Experience with semiconductor equipment interfaces, equipment logs, alarms, sensors, and trace data
- Experience with yield management and correlating equipment parameters to wafer-level performance
- Experience supporting new tool introduction, installation, qualification, and production ramp
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.
