Femtosecond Laser Manufacturing Engineer

FormFactor, Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Paid time off

Profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, CA is seeking a Femtosecond Laser Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain ultra-high-precision laser processes for next-generation semiconductor products.

You will lead micromachining for ceramics and advanced materials, collaborate across Product, Wafer, Manufacturing, and Equipment Engineering, and drive automation, process qualification, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years related experience or equivalent
• Hands-on femtosecond laser processing experience
• Experience developing precision laser micromachining for ceramics or advanced materials
• Strong understanding of laser-material interaction and edge quality
• Experience with laser recipes and high-precision manufacturing
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, process capability, and root cause analysis
• Ability to produce engineering documentation and work instructions
• Excellent analytical and cross-functional teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain femtosecond laser processes for advanced semiconductor products.
• Create high‑precision laser processes for ceramics and advanced materials.
• Automate femtosecond laser recipes to improve capability and efficiency.
• Evaluate laser parameters and optimize scanning, focus, and beam alignment.
• Support NPI, process qualification, and implementation for new products.
• Maintain SPC-based process controls and data‑driven decision making.
• Document processes with work instructions, FMEAs, and specifications.
• Train technicians and collaborate across engineering teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Engineering Design Process

Laser Drilling

Laser Engraving

Laser Marking

Laser Processing

Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Equipment

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Resolution

Process Engineering

SPC Charts

SPC Implementation

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Technical Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Work Instructions

Writing Work Instructions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related

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 Femtosecond Laser Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining advanced femtosecond laser manufacturing processes for next-generation semiconductor products. This role will lead the development of ultra‑high precision micromachining applications for ceramic and advanced materials, supporting Tight Pitch technologies and complex micro‑features that require sub‑micron accuracy and exceptional edge quality. The engineer will work closely with Product Engineering, Wafer Engineering, Manufacturing, and Equipment Engineering to develop new laser applications, optimize manufacturing processes, implement automation, and support New Product Introductions (NPI). This position is critical to expanding VPS's femtosecond laser capabilities and enabling future technology roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and sustain femtosecond laser manufacturing processes for advanced semiconductor products.
• Develop high‑precision laser processes for ceramic and other advanced materials requiring micron and sub‑micron feature accuracy.
• Create, optimize, and automate femtosecond laser recipes to improve process capability, repeatability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Evaluate and optimize laser parameters including pulse energy, pulse duration, repetition rate, focal position, scanning strategy, and beam alignment.
• Develop manufacturing processes for Tight Pitch products and next‑generation semiconductor technologies.
• Support process qualification, validation, and implementation for new and existing products.
• Establish and maintain robust process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and data‑driven decision making.
• Analyze manufacturing and metrology data to identify process improvements and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, FMEAs, control plans, manufacturing procedures, and process validation reports.
• Support engineering change implementation (ECO/ECCB) and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Train manufacturing technicians and operators on femtosecond laser equipment, manufacturing processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, Wafer Engineering, and Equipment Engineering to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands‑on support during equipment installation, qualification, production ramp, process validation, and troubleshooting.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on yield improvement, cycle time reduction, automation, and manufacturing cost reduction.

Preferred Qualifications and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with femtosecond laser processing.
• Experience developing precision laser micromachining processes for ceramic or advanced materials.
• Strong understanding of laser‑material interaction, precision machining, and laser process optimization.
• Experience developing and optimizing laser recipes for high‑precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), process capability analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Experience creating engineering documentation, work instructions, FMEAs, process specifications, and manufacturing procedures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.

Skills:

• Engineering Design Process
• Laser Drilling
• Laser Engraving
• Laser Marking
• Laser Processing
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Manufacturing Processes
• Problem Resolution
• Process Engineering
• SPC Charts
• SPC Implementation
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting
• Work Instructions
• Writing Work Instructions

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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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.

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