Equipment Engineer III: Semiconductors & Process Optimization

FormFactor Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

EAP

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) and ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

FormFactor Inc. is seeking an Equipment Engineer III to lead complex equipment projects in wafer fabrication, assembly, and electronics test environments. You will drive reliability, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams.

This on-site role in Farmers Branch, TX requires 5+ years in related fields, strong technical leadership, and experience with advanced analytics and SPC/FDC tools. FormFactor offers comprehensive benefits and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing environments including wafer fabrication, assembly, or electronics test.
• Proven track record leading equipment installs, transfers, or expansions.
• Familiarity with FDC, SPC, and data-driven improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with mentorship ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, startup, and qualification of advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Develop qualification plans and acceptance criteria for production readiness.
• Diagnose complex equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop preventive/predictive maintenance programs and drive reliability.
• Monitor uptime, throughput, MTBF, and utilization to optimize performance.
• Manage spare parts strategies and vendor relationships for equipment.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Equipment Reliability

Maintenance Engineering

Manufacturing Compliance

Manufacturing Safety

Mentorship

Project Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Data Analysis

Technical Communication

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

FormFactor Inc. is seeking an Equipment Engineer III to lead complex equipment projects in wafer fabrication, assembly, and electronics test environments. You will drive reliability, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams.

This on-site role in Farmers Branch, TX requires 5+ years in related fields, strong technical leadership, and experience with advanced analytics and SPC/FDC tools. FormFactor offers comprehensive benefits and growth.