Fab Metrology and Yield Engineer

FormFactor Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 115,800 - 151,935; Full time

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Fab Metrology & Yield Engineer to own and improve metrology, inspection and yield-monitoring capabilities in the fabrication facility.

The role partners with integration, yield and process engineering to ensure robust measurement, actionable defect data, and disciplined problem-solving that drives yield improvements and production stability.

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience in metrology, inspection, and yield-monitoring within semiconductor fab
• Strong data analytics, DOE, and SPC skills for process improvements
• Ability to lead tool bring-up and production release of AOI and related systems

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Operate and support metrology and inspection equipment in full compliance with EHS standards
• AOI Tool Ownership: Lead installation, qualification, recipe development, and production release of automated optical inspection tools
• Production Microscopy: Own fab microscopy platforms for rapid defect review and root-cause analysis
• Flying Probe Testing: Support and optimize flying probe test equipment and methodologies
• Profilometry & Surface Metrology: Own profilometry systems and measurement techniques for film thickness and topography
• Yield Analysis & Excursion Response: Analyze data to identify yield limiters and drive corrective actions
• Data & SPC Systems: Develop and maintain SPC strategies for metrology and inspection steps
• Documentation & Standards: Generate work instructions and qualification reports

Skills

AOI

Cleanroom Operations

Data Analytics

DOE

EHS Regulations

Statistical Analysis

SPC

Profilometry

Microscopy

Process Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree; 8+ years experience

Master’s degree; 6+ years

PhD; 3+ years

Tools

AOI Systems

Profilometry Equipment

Microscopy Systems

Flying Probe Test Equipment

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.

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 Fab Metrology & Yield Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for defining, owning, and continuously improving metrology, inspection, and yield-monitoring capabilities within the fabrication facility. Reporting directly to the Fab Engineering Process Director, this role provides technical leadership in automated optical inspection (AOI) tool bring-up, production microscopy systems, flying probe test operations, and profilometry equipment.

The position partners closely with integration, yield and process engineering to ensure robust measurement capability, actionable defect and yield data, and disciplined problem-solving that drives yield improvement, excursion prevention, and production stability. They also partner with the equipment maintenance team to ensure proper maintenance procedures and schedules for the equipment owned by this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Operate and support metrology and inspection equipment in full compliance with EHS standards, cleanroom protocols, and equipment safety requirements; proactively identify and mitigate safety and equipment-related risks.
• AOI Tool Ownership & Bring-Up: Lead installation, qualification, recipe development, and production release of automated optical inspection tools; ensure stable performance, image fidelity, and correlation to failure mechanisms.
• Production Microscopy: Own fab microscopy platforms (optical and related techniques), enabling rapid defect review, root cause analysis, and engineering decision-making for development and high-volume production.
• Flying Probe Testing: Support and optimize flying probe test equipment and methodologies; ensure data accuracy, correlation to downstream inspection, and effective feedback to process engineering.
• Profilometry & Surface Metrology: Own profilometry systems and measurement techniques to characterize film thickness, topography, and critical surface features; ensure measurement repeatability and relevance to process control.
• Probe Tips: Own tool set and process used to form and measure mems probe tips.
• Yield Analysis & Excursion Response: Analyze inspection and metrology data to identify yield limiters, defect trends, and process excursions; lead technical investigations using structured problem-solving methods and partner with module owners on corrective actions.
• Data & SPC Systems: Develop and maintain SPC strategies for metrology and inspection steps.
• Documentation & Standards: Generate and maintain work instructions, qualification reports, control plans, and best practices for metrology and inspection systems.

Skills

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Cleanroom Operations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analytics, Design of Experiments (DOE), Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Regulations, Equipment Qualification, Flying Probe, Optical Microscopy, Process Control, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Structured Problem Solving, Surface Metrology, Technical Writing Documentation

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
$115,800.00 - $151,935.00

Pay Range Explained This role in Beaverton, Oregon pays between $115,800.00 and $151,935.00 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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