Contractual Semiconductor Test Engineering Jobs in Oregon

By using this site, you agree to our updated and .Vice President, Global Probes Field Applications page is loaded## Vice President, Global Probes Field Applicationslocations: Farmers Branch, TX: Livermore, CA: Beaverton, ORtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100489**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 **Vice President, Global Probes Field Applications** is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the global Field Applications strategy for FormFactor’s Probes Business Unit. This role owns customer technical engagement, feasibility analysis, and PCIF execution for probe products worldwide, ensuring disciplined execution, consistent customer experience, and improved design‐win performance across all regions.**Key Responsibilities:*** Provide global leadership for Probes Field Applications across North America, EMEA, and APAC.* Own the Field Applications lifecycle from initial customer engagement through PCIF submission.* Serve as the senior technical escalation point for strategic and global probe customers.* Drive improvements in probe design win rates, FA cycle time, and PCIF First‐Time‐Right metrics.* Partner with Sales leadership to align technical execution with opportunity and account strategies.* Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure clear ownership and clean handoffs post‐PCIF.* Represent the Voice of the Customer in product roadmap planning, NPI, and technology reviews.* Standardize KPIs, dashboards, and operating cadence across regions.* Lead, develop, and assess global Field Applications leadership and engineering talent.* Plan global resource capacity, hiring, and skills development to support business growth.* Drive a culture of ownership, execution excellence, and continuous improvement.## Preferred Qualifications:* 15+ years of experience in Field Applications, Engineering, or technical customer‐facing roles.* Minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting large global semiconductor customers.* Deep expertise in probe cards, wafer probing, and semiconductor test applications.* Proven experience leading globally distributed teams in a matrixed organization.* Strong business acumen with ability to link technical execution to commercial outcomes.* Excellent communication and executive‐level presentation skills* Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 30–50%.* Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.* Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and automatic wafer probers.* Familiarity with PCB and thin‐film design technologies.* Prior experience in a senior leadership role within a probe card or test equipment company.**Skills:**Business Acumen, Communication, Customer Interactions, Field Applications, Field Engineering, Global Team Leadership, Probe Cards, Professional Presentation, Semiconductor Industry, Semiconductor Testers, Wafer Probing**Education & Experience:**Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles, with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 6 years experience; or equivalent experience | Required**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.For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location. #J-18808-Ljbffr