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What is a typical work environment like for a fab tech?

Fab Techs generally work in cleanroom environments within semiconductor fabrication facilities, where strict protocols are followed to protect sensitive equipment and products from contamination. The role often involves standing for extended periods, wearing specialized protective coveralls, and working as part of a larger team that includes technicians, engineers, and quality assurance professionals. Shifts can be structured around 24/7 operations, which may require night or weekend work, depending on the employer. While the environment is highly controlled and safety-oriented, many find it rewarding due to the hands-on nature of the work and the opportunity to help create cutting-edge technology.

What is a fab tech?

A Fab Tech, or Fabrication Technician, is responsible for assembling, maintaining, and repairing manufacturing equipment, often in industries like semiconductors, aerospace, or metal fabrication. They work with tools, machinery, and technical drawings to produce or maintain parts and components. Fab Techs may also troubleshoot issues, ensure quality control, and follow safety protocols. Their role is critical in maintaining production efficiency and product quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fab tech?

To excel as a Fab Tech, you need a solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, cleanroom protocols, and hands-on experience with precision equipment, often supported by a technical associate degree or equivalent training. Familiarity with process control software, scanning electron microscopes, and automated fabrication systems is typically required, and certifications such as IPC or SEMI may be advantageous. Attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help individuals stand out in this role. These competencies are critical for maintaining product quality, minimizing errors, and ensuring smooth operation in high-tech manufacturing environments.

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Sr Manager, Process Engineering

Formfactor

Farmers Branch, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


FormFactor rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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:

FormFactor is launching a largescale, highimpact startup operation in Farmers Branch-an exciting opportunity to help build, define, and lead a cuttingedge manufacturing environment from the ground up. As part of a collaborative and peoplecentered culture, you will shape both the technology and the team that powers our next phase of growth.

The Sr Manager, Process Engineering is responsible for leading all process development, optimization, and sustaining engineering activities across a vertically integrated probe card manufacturing operation. This role oversees engineering teams supporting semiconductorstyle fab processes, probe stitching, and SMTbased vertical probe card assembly, ensuring worldclass manufacturing capability, operational efficiency, and product performance. The Sr Manager will drive continuous improvement, yield enhancement, equipment strategy, and technology roadmap execution to support customer requirements and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and develop a highperforming Process Engineering organization covering fab processes, probe assembly, SMT operations, and new product introduction (NPI).

  • Define the longterm process technology roadmap aligned with R&D, Operations, and Quality.

  • Drive talent development through individualized growth plans, skill-building, cross-training and succession planning.

  • Establish engineering performance metrics (yield, Cp/Cpk, cycle time, OEE, defectivity) and drive continuous improvement.

  • Partner with Manufacturing Operations to jointly own output, yield, and cost targets.

SemiconductorStyle Fab Process Ownership

  • Oversee processes such as thinfilm deposition, lithography, etch, metallization, planarization, cleaning, and metrology.

  • Ensure robust process controls (SPC, DOE, FMEA) and maintain highyield, stable wafertype production flows.

  • Lead qualification and integration of new fab equipment, chemistries, materials, and automation.

Probe Stitching & MicroAssembly

  • Own all processes related to laser cutting, probe stitching, alignment, and mechanical integration.

  • Develop breakthrough process capabilities to improve probe coplanarity, electrical performance, and mechanical reliability.

SMT & Vertical Probe Card Manufacturing

  • Oversee SMT assembly processes, including solder paste deposition, component placement, reflow, AOI, underfill, etc.

  • Develop and optimize assembly flows for vertical probe cards, integrating substrates, MEMS structures, interposers, connectors, and mechanical fixtures.

  • Ensure DFM standards and process scalability for new card architectures.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Lead rootcause analysis for yield excursions, field returns, and reliability failures.

  • Implement structured problemsolving frameworks (8D, 4C).

  • Drive automation, SPC dashboards, digital manufacturing systems, and advanced analytics into process control.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

  • Partner with R&D to industrialize new probe card technologies, ensuring manufacturability and cost competitiveness.

  • Work with Supply Chain on material qualification, vendor capability, and risk mitigation.

  • Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

  • Ensure all processes meet EHS, chemical handling, and equipment safety requirements.

  • Maintain robust documentation for processes, change control, FMEA, control plans, and work instructions.

  • Lead process audits and customer technical reviews.

Preferred Experiences & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, or related).

  • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, probe card manufacturing, advanced packaging, MEMS, or similar highprecision industries.

  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.

  • Deep expertise in process engineering, statistical analysis, and advanced problemsolving.

  • Experience in probe card manufacturing, MEMS probe technologies, or advanced microassembly.

  • Familiarity with SMT, microjoining, precision alignment technologies, and optical metrology.

  • Understanding of reliability testing, thermalmechanical modeling, and electrical test correlation.

  • Experience with factory automation, MES systems, and digital twins

  • Strong technical depth combined with practical manufacturing intuition.

  • Excellent communication and ability to influence at both engineering and executive levels.

  • Strategic thinker with handson capability to troubleshoot the most complex process challenges.

  • Passion for team development, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Farmers Branch, TX

Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexiblespendingand savings accounts, 401(k),ESPPand paid time off.

Skills:

Change Management, Change Management, Cleanroom Operations, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Decision Making, Design of Experiments (DOE), Equipment Qualification, Failure Analysis, Leadership Training and Development, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Characterization, Mentor Coaching, Metrology, Microfabrication, People Leadership, Performance Management (PM), Problem Solving, Process Engineering, Process Integration, Project Management, Quality Management Systems (QMS) {+ 9 more}

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent work 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.

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