Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Forming Our Future together

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.

Shift:

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

The Sr Mechanical Design Engineer will drive the design and development of probe card mechanical components and assembly processes, ensuring robust, manufacturable, and reliable solutions. This role will also lead efforts in characterization, modeling, reliability analysis, and design debug, supporting activities from qualification through production testing. Responsibilities include failure analysis, documentation, technology transfer, and training to ensure seamless integration across development and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

 

Mechanical Design:

 

• Design probe card mechanical components, development test vehicles, and tooling fixtures.
• Generate, release, and maintain design drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM).

Process Development:

 

• Develop probe card mechanical assembly processes, create work instructions, and conduct production training.

Performance Characterization:

 

• Execute fundamental probe card performance characterization in a lab environment.
• Support integration engineers in product characterization activities.

 

Issue Resolution:

• Provide support for production and customer applications related to mechanical assembly issues.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions based on root cause analysis.

 

Collaboration & Documentation:

 

• Work closely with R&D, Process Integration, and Operations teams to ensure timely task completion.
• Maintain accurate documentation for designs, processes, and training materials.

Skills:

Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Detail-Oriented, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T), JMP Pro, Material Selection, Mechanical Components Design, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Python (Programming Language), SolidWorks, Structural Analysis

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience | Required

Pay Range:

$90,500.00 - $118,755.00

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Livermore, California pays between $90,500.00 and $118,755.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

Equal 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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