Lead Silicon Photonics Applications Engineer

FormFactor, Inc.

Beaverton (OR)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 123,000

Full time

14 days+

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401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Quarterly profit‑sharing bonuses

Flexible spending or savings accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies for the semiconductor lifecycle, based in Beaverton, OR.

We seek a Principal Applications Engineer (Silicon Photonics) to lead advanced application development, define product requirements, and drive technical excellence across the PLC. The role connects customers, Product Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Applications, demanding deep Semiconductor test knowledge and experience with Silicon

Qualifications

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, or a related field.
Experience in Applications Engineering, Field Applications Engineering, Technical Sales, or customer-facing technical support roles.
Knowledge of semiconductor wafer probing systems and automated test environments.
High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) experience within the semiconductor industry.
Understanding of semiconductor test methodologies, test automation, and advanced characterization techniques.
Experience with Silicon Photonics devices and technologies such as Waveguides, Optical transceivers, Photodiodes, VCSELs, Beam optics, and Integrated photonic circuits.
Familiarity with semiconductor process technologies and advanced packaging environments.
Understanding of product development and commercialization processes.
Additional language proficiency in German, Korean, or Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for on-wafer semiconductor device measurements and Silicon Photonics test applications, providing technical leadership across the organization.
Represent the voice of the customer and translate requirements, roadmaps, and trends into product requirements and priorities.
Lead technical definition, validation, and demonstration planning for new products throughout the life cycle.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and Global Sales to develop measurement solutions.
Design, execute, and analyze complex application experiments to evaluate product performance.
Develop application methodologies, best practices, and technical documentation to support deployment.
Create and deliver advanced technical training programs for Field Applications Engineers, Sales teams, customers, and partners.