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60 Formfactor Electrical Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Forming Our Future together FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential ... Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related issues. * Support ...

Assembly & Test Technician II

Livermore, CA · On-site

$22.10 - $29.03/hr

Forming Our Future together FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential ... The Assembly & Test Technician II performs intermediatelevel mechanical, electrical, and test ...

Forming Our Future together FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential ... Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related issues. * Support ...

Assembly & Test Technician II

Livermore, CA · On-site

$22.10 - $29.03/hr

Forming Our Future together FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential ... Engineering & Experimentation Support * Partner with engineers to conduct tests, trials, and ...

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Do workers at FormFactor get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
80% of people say they get paid breaks.
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Does FormFactor pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
88% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
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At FormFactor, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
83% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from FormFactor affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
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Do people get paid time off at FormFactor?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
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How easy is it to get time off at FormFactor?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
57% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
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Do jobs at FormFactor spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
40% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
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How easy is it to take sick days at FormFactor?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at FormFactor feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
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Do people at FormFactor get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
38% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
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Is it stressful to work at FormFactor?

Some people feel stressed out here.
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
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Do people at FormFactor enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
38% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
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Do people at FormFactor recommend working with their team?

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50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
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Do people get enough training when they start at FormFactor?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at FormFactor?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 71% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
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Do people think FormFactor’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how FormFactor is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
38% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
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Infographic showing various Electrical Engineer job openings at Formfactor in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Sr Principal Technical Support Engineer

FormFactor, Inc.

Livermore, CA • On-site

$136K - $178K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 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:
The Sr Principal Technical Support Engineer for Probe Cards provides expert-level technical support for FormFactor's advanced probe card products used in semiconductor wafer testing. This role serves as a key interface between customers, product engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams to ensure optimal performance, fast issue resolution, and continuous product improvement.
The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of semiconductor test processes, probe card technology, and strong customer engagement skills. Hands-on mechanical ability and wafer prober operation skills for occasional on-site customer support is highly desirable. Ability to speak Mandarin or Korean is a plus.
Customer Technical Support
  • Provide technical support for probe card products in production environments
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and process-related issues impacting probe card performance
  • Support customers having Yield excursions, Electrical continuity issues, Contact problems (MEMS probe alignment, wear, contamination), and Parametric anomalies during wafer sort.
  • Act as primary escalation points for complex technical issues.

Failure Analysis & Debug
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on probe card failures using:
  • ATE (Automated Test Equipment) data.
  • Electrical measurements.
  • Microscopy and inspection tools.
  • Interpret wafer sort data to identify probe-related anomalies.
  • Collaborate with FA lab to drive corrective actions.

Product & Process Expertise
  • Develop deep expertise in FormFactor probe technologies (e.g., MEMS, cantilever, vertical probes).
  • Provide guidance on: Probe card setup and optimization, Overdrive, contact force, and cleaning cycles, and Alignment procedures and maintenance practices.
  • Support new product introductions (NPI) and customer qualifications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Product engineering (design improvements), Manufacturing (process feedback, yield learning), and Field service teams (onsite troubleshooting).
  • Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Participate in engineering change requests (ECR/ECO).

Onsite & Remote Support
  • Provide onsite support at customer fabs and OSATs when required
  • Conduct technical reviews and troubleshooting sessions with customers
  • Deliver training on probe card operation, maintenance, and best practices

Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Analyze large datasets from wafer test systems to identify trends and issues
  • Create detailed technical reports, dashboards, and failure summaries
  • Track key metrics such as Contact resistance, Yield loss attributable to probe cards, and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with FormFactor probe cards or similar technologies.
  • Knowledge of advanced nodes (e.g., FinFET, 5nm/3nm processes).
  • Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
  • Familiarity with yield engineering and test optimization.
  • Prior field application or customer-facing experience.
  • Automatic Wafer Prober user experience.
  • Hands-on mechanical assembly / electrical debug experience.

Skills:
Analytical Analysis, Clean Room Environment, Communication, Customer-Focused, Data Analysis Tools, Debugging, Electrical Measurements, Korean Language, Mandarin Chinese Language, Microsoft Office, Probe Cards, Probe Stations, Problem Solving, Semiconductors, Wafer Probing, Wafer Sort, Working in a Fast-Paced Environment
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience | Required
Pay Range:
$136,200.00 - $178,815.00
Pay Range Explained:
This role in Livermore, California pays between $136,200.00 and $178,815.00 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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