Statistical Engineering Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

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 Director of Fab Process Engineering leads engineering and process development for critical fabrication modules, including Lithography, Plating, Etch, Metal Deposition, Integration, and Yield. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic enterprise leadership to drive operational excellence, influence global manufacturing standards, and align process innovation with corporate objectives. The position partners across business units to implement governance frameworks, enable technology scaling, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen competitive advantage and support long-term growth-while leading with high emotional intelligence to foster collaboration and trust across diverse teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety Improvement: Champion a culture of safety within the fab by ensuring compliance with all EHS standards and proactively mitigating process-related risks through hazard analysis and corrective actions.

• Leadership & Team Development: Mentor and manage a team of process engineers; set priorities, allocate resources effectively, and develop future leaders-leading with high emotional intelligence to build engagement and resilience.

• Module Ownership: Manage engineering activities for Lithography, Plating, Etch, Metal Deposition, ISS, Integration, and Yield modules, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with technology roadmaps.

• Equipment Engineering: Collaborate with module owners, equipment maintenance, and industrial engineering to define equipment roadmaps and influence purchasing decisions that support capacity and process improvement plans.

• Yield, Cycle Time and Efficiency Optimization: Implement strategies to improve yield, cycle time and process efficiency using SPC, DOE, and root cause analysis, driving measurable improvements in operational performance.

• Process Development: Lead development and qualification of new processes aligned with technology roadmaps and product launches; partner with R&D to transition processes from development to high-volume manufacturing.

• Data-Driven Improvements: Utilize analytics and process control tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions. Communicate performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Enterprise Collaboration: Engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure process strategies align with enterprise objectives, influence global standards, and contribute to long-term manufacturing strategy.

Skills:

Clean Room Environment, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Cost Efficiency, Cycle Time Reduction, Data Analytics, Dry Etching, EHS Compliance, Electroplating, Emotional Intelligence, Engineering Change Control, Laser Lithography, Leading by Influence, Materials Science, Process Efficiency Improvements, Silicon Wafer Processing, Sputter Deposition, Statistical Data Analysis, Statistical Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Strategic Planning, Structured Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Wet Etching

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles, with a Bachelor's degree; or 10 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience| Required

Pay Range:

$163,500.00 - $214,620.00

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Beaverton, Oregon pays between $163,500.00 and $214,620.00 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.

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.