Director of Probes Field Service

FormFactor, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, California seeks a Director of Probes Field Service to lead our global field service organization.

You will own field service strategy, drive uptime and customer satisfaction, and partner with Engineering, Operations, Sales and Product Management to deliver scalable support for customers globally. We seek a seasoned leader with 12+ years in tech services, semiconductor experience, and strong budget/KPI management.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of leadership experience in tech services.
• Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years with a Master’s; or PhD with 8 years.
• Experience leading global service organizations.
• Semiconductor probe cards or wafer test experience.
• Strong budgeting and KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Probes Field Service organization across regions.
• Drive service readiness and performance for high-volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Product Management.
• Improve uptime, MTTR, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Global leadership

Customer focus

Operational excellence

Strategic prioritization

Talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

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 Director of Probes Field Service is responsible for leading FormFactor's global field service organization supporting Probe Card products and customers. This leader owns field service strategy, operational execution, customer satisfaction, field resource planning, service readiness, and service delivery performance across a global service network. The position is accountable for ensuring scalable support for production and development customers, driving consistent service standards worldwide, improving operational efficiency, and partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Product Management, Quality, and Service Centers to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. The Director will lead a global team of Field Service Engineers and regional service leaders while driving continuous improvement initiatives that improve uptime, reduce repair cycle times, increase customer satisfaction, and support revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Global Field Service Leadership

Lead the global Probes Field Service organization across North America, Asia, Europe, and other key customer regions. Establish service delivery strategies aligned with business growth objectives and customer requirements. Develop organizational capabilities, workforce plans, and succession strategies to support future growth. Drive a culture of accountability, customer focus, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Customer Support & Service Delivery

Own field service performance, customer satisfaction, and service execution. Ensure field support readiness for high-volume manufacturing, new customer ramps, and strategic programs. Develop and maintain customer-specific service delivery plans for key accounts. Lead executive-level customer engagements during critical escalations and business reviews. Monitor and improve uptime, MTTR, service responsiveness, and overall customer experience.

Field Operations Management

Establish capacity models, staffing plans, and geographic coverage strategies. Optimize field service resource deployment to align with customer demand and service commitments. Drive standardization of field service processes, reporting, and operational metrics. Ensure effective coordination between on-site service teams, regional service centers, and technical support organizations. Manage global service readiness for new site launches and expanded customer support programs. Collaborate with Sales and Account Teams to define service requirements for major customer opportunities.

Technical Support & Escalations

Partner with Technical Support Engineering to establish escalation processes and resolution standards. Ensure timely resolution of complex customer issues and systemic product concerns. Lead field feedback loops that continuously improve product quality, reliability, and serviceability. Champion root-cause analysis and corrective action initiatives across the organization.

Service Strategy & Business Performance

Develop annual operating plans, headcount models, and investment proposals. Drive achievement of operational KPIs, including: Customer Satisfaction Response Time First-Time Right MTTR Revenue Performance Service Margin Productivity Escalation Closure. Support service revenue growth through value-added service offerings and operational excellence initiatives. Participate in strategic planning for future service infrastructure, service centers, and on-site support models.

Talent Development

Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing global service team. Establish global training, certification, and competency programs. Build leadership capability across regional service organizations. Foster employee engagement and career development throughout the service organization.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline.
• Technical service, field operations, semiconductor equipment, or customer support leadership experience.
• Experience leading global service organizations and multi-regional teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing, test, or advanced technology environments.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, operational metrics, and strategic initiatives.
• Proven success leading customer escalations and executive-level customer engagements.
• Experience with semiconductor probe cards, wafer test, or related test technologies.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Foundry, IDM, Fabless, and OSAT business models.
• Experience building global service organizations and support infrastructure.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification.

Key Success Metrics

• Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
• Service-Level Achievement
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• First-Time Right (FTR)
• Escalation Closure Performance
• Field Productivity
• Employee Engagement
• Training and Certification Compliance
• Operational Cost Efficiency

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Global Leadership
• Talent Development
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Executive Communication
• Decision Making
• Accountability

Skills

• Accountability, Change Management, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Escalation, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Operational Excellence (OpEx), Operational Logistics, Strategic Prioritization, Talent Development

Education & Experience

Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles, with a Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience

Required Pay Range

$183,400.00 - $240,765.00 Pay Range Explained: This role in Livermore, California pays between $183,400.00 and $240,765.00 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. For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in:AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location.

Our Mission

We enable our customers to revolutionize semiconductors with advanced packaging bringing tomorrow's electronics to life.

Our Values

Our values were collaboratively created to reflect the essence of who we are as a company and as a team of people. The values are created for us, by us. Our people designed the FORM acronym and imagery as a constant reminder to live these values daily. Together, we embrace these guiding principles, fostering a positive and united environment for all. Focus on the Customer Ownership & Accountability Respectfully & Effectively Communicate Motivate & Develop People Learn more by visiting HERE.