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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.
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Shift:
The regular hours for this position are day shift.Job Description:
The Process Engineer will work under close supervision to assist in executing defined tasks in photolithography and etch processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Setup & Optimization: Assist in the process parameters for photolithography (e.g., contact printing) and etch (e.g., wet etch, dry etch) operations. Support improving process performance for yield, throughput, and cost.
Engineering Data Collection & Analysis: Executes predefined experiments and suggests minor improvements.
Statistical Process Control (SPC): Supports team with SPC charts. Monitor process stability and capability and respond to out-of-control conditions.
Fault Detection & Classification (FDC): Supports the maintenance of FDC systems to proactively identify equipment and process anomalies.
Process Documentation: Create and maintain detailed process documentation including specifications, control plans, and work instructions.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborates with immediate team of equipment engineering, quality, integration, yield enhancement, and production teams to resolve process issues and support ramp-up activities.
Tool Qualification & Maintenance: Support tool installation, qualification, and preventive maintenance strategies to ensure process integrity.
Yield & Defect Reduction: identifies and eliminate sources of yield loss and defects.
Training & Mentorship: Learns from senior engineers and follows guidance.
Farmers Branch, TX – On-Site
Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.
Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Documentations, Photoresists, Plasma Etching, Python (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL)Education & Experience:
No previous professional experience | RequiredEqual Employment Opportunity Statement
FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.
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Skills Required
- No previous professional experience
- Photolithography (contact printing) knowledge
- Wet etch and dry etch process knowledge
- Plasma etching experience or knowledge
- Photoresists familiarity
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) skills
- Fault Detection and Classification (FDC) system familiarity
- Python programming
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Analytical problem solving
- Cross-functional teamwork and communication
- Process documentation and control plan creation
- Support for tool installation, qualification, and maintenance
- Ability to work on-site in Farmers Branch, TX (day shift)
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.
