Global Probes Field Applications Executive

FormFactor Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 257,800 - 338,415; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

FormFactor Inc. in Livermore, California, is seeking a Vice President, Global Probes Field Applications. This senior leadership role is key for defining and executing the global strategy for FormFactor’s Probes Business Unit, with a focus on customer engagement and technical support.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in technical roles, strong communication skills, and a proven record in leading global teams in semiconductor test applications. The pay range for this position is between $257,800 and $338,415 annually.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Field Applications, Engineering, or technical customer-facing roles.
• Deep expertise in probe cards, wafer probing, and semiconductor test applications.
• Proven experience leading globally distributed teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong business acumen with ability to link technical execution to commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide global leadership for Probes Field Applications across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Drive improvements in probe design win rates, FA cycle time, and PCIF First-Time-Right metrics.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure clear ownership and clean handoffs post-PCIF.
• Lead, develop, and assess global Field Applications leadership and engineering talent.

Skills

Business Acumen

Communication

Customer Interactions

Field Applications

Field Engineering

Global Team Leadership

Probe Cards

Professional Presentation

Semiconductor Industry

Semiconductor Testers

Wafer Probing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Automatic wafer probers

Job description

FormFactor Inc. in Livermore, California, is seeking a Vice President, Global Probes Field Applications. This senior leadership role is key for defining and executing the global strategy for FormFactor’s Probes Business Unit, with a focus on customer engagement and technical support.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in technical roles, strong communication skills, and a proven record in leading global teams in semiconductor test applications. The pay range for this position is between $257,800 and $338,415 annually.