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 Assembly & Test (A&T) SMT Engineeris responsible forowning,optimizing, and supporting Surface Mount Technology processes used in probe card manufacturing. This role ensureshigh qualityPCB assembly, stable process capability, and predictable output acrosspickandplace, reflow, inspection, and associated upstream/downstream steps. The engineer provides technical leadership for SMT line performance, defect reduction, equipment improvements, andcross functionalintegration with plating, lithography, mechanical assembly, and electrical test teams.
Develop, qualify, and maintain SMT processes, solder pasteselection,solder paste injection and inspection,reflow profiling, and placement parameters.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures, misplacements, reflow defects, orinspectioninaccuracies.
Quality & Yield Improvement
Implement corrective actions and sustainable process controls for solder bridging, opens, voiding, tombstoning, and wetting failures.
Develop documentation including WI/SOPs, process parameters, machine setup sheets, and inspection criteria.
Cross FunctionalCollaboration
PreferredExperiencesand Backgrounds:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or relatedfield.
Strong understanding of solder paste behavior, reflow principles,componentplacement strategies, and defect mechanisms.
Skills:
Communication, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Manufacturing Support, Operational Excellence, Structured Problem Solving, Taking Ownership, Troubleshooting, Working in a Fast-Paced Environment, Writing Documentation
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
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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