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onsemi

Senior Probe Technician Day Shift

Hopewell, NY · On-site

Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred. * Five or more years of semiconductor wafer probe, probe card ...

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onsemi

Junior Probe Engineer

Livonia, NY · On-site

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (process, device, product engineering) to improve yield and quality * Assist in probe card setup, maintenance, and optimization * Document test results and ...

onsemi

Probe Technician Nights

Hopewell, NY · On-site

$21.20 - $36.92/hr

Support new incoming probe card setup activities Equipment Maintenance * Perform preventative ... Work closely with engineers, technicians, and operators across shifts * Assist with training new ...

Formfactor

Sr Principal Technical Support Engineer

$136K - $178K/yr

  • Medical

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide technical support for probe card products in production environments * Diagnose and resolve ... Participate in engineering change requests (ECR/ECO). Onsite & Remote Support * Provide onsite ...

Formfactor

Sr Principal Technical Support Engineer

Livermore, CA

$136K - $178K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide technical support for probe card products in production environments * Diagnose and resolve ... Participate in engineering change requests (ECR/ECO). Onsite & Remote Support * Provide onsite ...

FormFactor, Inc.

Sr Manager, RF Design

Beaverton, OR · On-site

  • Medical

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... Engineering, Operations, and Global Customer teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective RF probe card solutions. Key Responsibilities: People Leadership * Lead, coach, and ...

FormFactor, Inc.

Sr Manager, RF Design

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$139 - $182/hr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... RF Engineering, Operations, and Global Customer teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective RF probe card solutions. Key Responsibilities * People Leadership Lead, coach, and ...

Formfactor

Sr Manager, RF Design

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Engineering, Operations, and Global Customer teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective RF probe card solutions. Key Responsibilities: People Leadership * Lead, coach, and ...

FormFactor, Inc.

Sr Manager, RF Design

Portland, OR · On-site

$139 - $182/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Engineering, Operations, and Global Customer teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective RF probe card solutions.Key Responsibilities:People LeadershipLead, coach, and develop a ...

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Formfactor

Manager, Process Engineering

Farmers Branch, TX

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  • Retirement

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The Manager of Process Engineering is a first-level people manager responsible for leading a ... SMT & Vertical Probe Card Manufacturing * Oversee SMT assembly processes, including solder paste ...

Formfactor

Sr Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Livermore, CA

$163K - $214K/yr

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Sr Staff Mechanical Design Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for defining ... Lead probe card mechanical design and architecture development, defining system-level strategies ...

FormFactor, Inc.

Sr Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Livermore, CA · On-site

$163K - $214K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Sr Staff Mechanical Design Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for defining ... Lead probe card mechanical design and architecture development, defining system-level strategies ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for probe card engineer in the United States is $51.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.27 and $58.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a probe card engineer?

A Probe Card Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining probe cards used in semiconductor wafer testing. They work closely with test engineers and fabrication teams to ensure accurate and efficient electrical testing of integrated circuits. Their role involves troubleshooting probe card issues, optimizing performance, and collaborating with vendors for manufacturing and improvements. Strong knowledge of semiconductor testing, circuit design, and materials science is essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the probe card engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Probe Card Engineer, a strong background in electrical engineering, semiconductor testing, and microfabrication processes is essential, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD design software, probe card analyzers, and failure analysis tools, as well as knowledge of industry standards like SEMI, is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help set candidates apart in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of probe cards, optimizing test yield, and supporting efficient collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a probe card engineer?

As a Probe Card Engineer, your typical day involves designing, developing, and validating probe cards used in semiconductor wafer testing, collaborating closely with product engineers and test floor technicians. You’ll troubleshoot any probe card performance issues, analyze test data to identify potential improvements, and work with CAD tools for new designs or modifications to existing products. Regular communication with cross-functional teams is common to ensure the probe cards meet evolving technology and production requirements. You may also participate in root cause analyses, manage documentation, and support ongoing process improvements, making problem-solving and adaptability key aspects of your role.

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Senior Probe Technician Day Shift

onsemi

Hopewell, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Onsemi rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


onsemi is seeking is seeking an experienced Senior Probe Technician to support high-volume semiconductor wafer probe operations. This hands-on role is responsible for identifying and resolving probing issues that cause production interruptions, increase cycle time, or affect test results.
The ideal candidate has strong experience with probe alignment, planarity, scrub-mark evaluation, probe card maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting. This person will serve as a technical resource for operators and technicians while working closely with Test Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve probe performance, equipment availability, and production flow.
Shift: Monday - Friday
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot wafer probe interruptions, including alignment errors, planarity issues, poor or inconsistent contact, excessive retest, and probe-related yield concerns.
  • Adjust and verify probe-to-pad alignment, contact height, overdrive, planarity, and other approved setup parameters.
  • Inspect scrub marks to confirm proper location, length, consistency, and pad coverage.
  • Diagnose whether failures are related to the prober, probe card, tester, product, or process.
  • Inspect probe cards for contamination, damaged or bent probes, wear, loose components, and electrical or mechanical defects.
  • Perform approved probe card cleaning, preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and qualification activities.
  • Support probe card installations, product changeovers, equipment recoveries, and new card introductions.
  • Use equipment logs, wafer maps, test results, alarm histories, and visual inspections to identify root causes.
  • Respond quickly to equipment issues while ensuring that adjustments do not create risks to wafers, probe cards, or test equipment.
  • Document troubleshooting, repairs, parameter changes, and qualification results in the appropriate tracking systems.
  • Identify recurring failure trends and recommend improvements to cleaning frequency, preventive maintenance, setup procedures, and troubleshooting methods.
  • Develop troubleshooting guides and standardized work instructions.
  • Train and mentor technicians and operators on probe card handling, alignment, planarity, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Follow all cleanroom, ESD, safety, quality, and contamination-control requirements.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED. Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Five or more years of semiconductor wafer probe, probe card, test equipment, or related precision-manufacturing experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex wafer probing issues.
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Probe-to-pad alignment
    • Planarity and coplanarity
    • Contact height and overdrive

About Us
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world's most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
About the Team
We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.
onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.

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