Sr. Principal Integration Engineer

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. Integration Engineer is responsible for defining, optimizing , and sustaining process integration flows across multiple manufacturing modules in a high-volume semiconductor environment. This role leads cross -module problem solving, supports product and process development, and drives improvements in yield, manufacturability, and reliability.

The position operates with limited supervision, influencing integration strategy while partnering across process, equipment, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated process performance meets product requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Integration & Flow Development Develop and refine integrated process flows across multiple modules

Ensure process interactions meet product performance and reliability targets

Support alignment between unit process capabilities and integration requirements

Yield & Performance Improvement Lead investigations into yield loss, defect mechanisms, and process interactions

Drive structured problem solving using data analysis and DOE methodologies

Implement corrective actions to improve yield and process capability

New Product Introduction (NPI) Support integration activities for NPI, pilot builds, and ramp to production

Contribute to process qualification and manufacturability assessments

Help translate R&D processes into scalable manufacturing flows

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with process, equipment, yield, product, and operations teams

Act as a technical interface to resolve cross-module issues

Support design for manufacturability ( DfM ) and process alignment

Data Analysis & Problem Solving Analyze electrical test, inline metrology, and defect data

Execute DOEs to improve process integration and resolve interactions

Apply structured problem-solving methods (DMAIC, 8D)

Documentation & Change Management Maintain integration documentation, process flows, and specifications

Support change control processes and qualification activities

Ensure traceability and consistency of process changes

Skills

8D Methodology, 8D Methodology, 8D Report, Change Management, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Cross-Functional Work, Defect Identification, Defect Metrology, Defect Reduction, Defects Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Electrical Characterization, Electrical Measurements, Electroplating, Etching, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), MES Integration, Metrology, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Optical Metrology, Photolithography, Problem Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Integration {+ 13 more}

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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