Automation Development Engineer - Precision Manufacturing

FormFactor, Inc.; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Development Engineer, Automation in Livermore, CA to design and deploy precise automation for semiconductor test and measurement products. You will work with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to create advanced automated equipment and systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, design reviews, and qualification activities from concept through deployment, with opportunities to improve throughput, reliability, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Experience in automation design, assembly, and validation is preferred.
• Strong hands-on engineering, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate precision automation equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Translate product requirements into automation, motion control, and machine vision solutions.
• Support equipment performance improvements, validation, and deployment to production.

Skills

Autodesk AutoCAD

Automated Vision Systems

Data Analysis

Electrical Testing

Failure Analysis

Mechatronics

Precision Machine Design

PCB Design

Problem Solving

Robotic Motion Control

Robotics

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDMEducation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Machine Vision

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Development Engineer, Automation in Livermore, CA to design and deploy precise automation for semiconductor test and measurement products. You will work with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to create advanced automated equipment and systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, design reviews, and qualification activities from concept through deployment, with opportunities to improve throughput, reliability, and manufacturability.