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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.

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Shift:

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

The Senior Semiconductor Process & Integration Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining semiconductor manufacturing processes across the full device fabrication flow. This role drives yield improvement, defect reduction, process integration, and technology transfer from development into high-volume manufacturing. The position requires strong cross-functional leadership, deep technical expertise in wafer fabrication, and a data-driven approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Development & Integration

• Lead integration of unit processes across the full wafer fabrication flow (lithography, etch, deposition, CMP, implant, anneal, metrology, and test).

• Develop and optimize process modules to meet device performance, reliability, and yield targets.

• Define process windows, control strategies, and critical-to-quality parameters.

• Support new technology introduction (NTI) and transfer to manufacturing.

Yield Improvement & Defect Reduction

• Drive root-cause analysis using SPC, DOE, FMEA, Pareto, and statistical modeling.

• Lead yield-enhancement programs and defect-reduction initiatives across the fab.

• Partner with failure analysis and reliability teams to close learning loops.

• Establish sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical ownership for excursion response, disposition, and recovery.

• Maintain process documentation, specifications, and change control.

• Support cycle-time, cost-of-ownership, and productivity improvements.

• Collaborate with equipment engineering on tool qualification and matching.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with design, product, quality, reliability, and operations teams.

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

• Communicate technical findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Participate in customer technical reviews when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• 8+ years of semiconductor wafer fabrication experience in process or integration engineering.

• Strong knowledge of CMOS, power, photonics, MEMS, or advanced packaging technologies.

• Demonstrated experience with SPC, DOE, yield analysis, and defect characterization.

• Hands-on experience with major fab process areas (etch, deposition, lithography, implant, CMP, metrology, etc.).

• Proven track record of solving complex manufacturing or yield problems.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Additional Qualifications (Not Required):

• Master's or PhD in a relevant technical discipline.

• Experience with MEMS, photonics, or advanced nodes.

• Background in high-volume manufacturing and technology transfer.

• Familiarity with MES, APC, and data-analytics tools.

Work Environment:

• Semiconductor cleanroom and office setting.

• Ability to support off-shift issues or on-call rotations as needed.

• Occasional travel for vendor, partner, or customer support.

Skills:

CMOS, Communication, Depositions, Design of Experiments (DOE), Etching, Integration Engineering, Leadership, Metrology, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Photonics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Wafer Fabrication

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 12 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 experience| Required

Pay Range:

$163,400.00 - $214,410.00

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Livermore, California pays between $163,400.00 and $214,410.00 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.

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