Micro Assembly Process Engineer

FormFactor Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

FormFactor Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead troubleshooting and repair of complex probe cards and sub-assemblies.

You will support Manufacturing Engineering by identifying improvement opportunities, training technicians, and driving new tooling introductions and metrology enhancements. Responsibilities include supporting first article probe cards, coordinating NPIs, and managing equipment upgrades to meet throughput goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 5 years of progressive experience as Field Service/Application Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, or related occupation is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex probe cards and sub-assemblies.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering activities and lead process improvement opportunities.
• Coach and train technicians; lead operator training and certification across shifts.
• Participate in tests to improve production processes or develop new products.
• Support equipment upgrades and tooling introductions; ensure metrology accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team coaching

Training & certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Metrology tools

Microscopes

Micromanipulators

Dial indicators

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Description

Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex probe cards and sub-assemblies. Perform probe card troubleshooting, repair and maintenance. Support Manufacturing Engineering activities by recognizing, prioritizing, and acting improvement opportunities, pioneering new ideas, and finding innovative methods to accomplish production goals. Coach and train technicians to develop teamwork, leadership, and technical skills. Perform operator Core trainer training and certification across CWW shifts. Participate in tests and experiments to improve production processes or develop new products and processes. Support modifications of automated assembly systems process, alignment measurement parameters, as well as create and modify procedures for new products. Support first article probe cards including mechanical substrate alignment and sub-assembly, associated new tooling introduction, initial set-up and verification, various metrology steps, and rework if necessary. Project manage and participate in assembly equipment hardware and sofware upgrades based on process quality and throughput objectives. Participate in equipment capacity increases, CapEx Projects, and product related tooling capacity increases to ensure FormFactor meets capacity demand.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required: 5 years of progressive experience as Field Service/Application Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, or related occupation.

Special Requirements

• Managing medium-to-complex analysis models in JMP, including process data, yield analysis, implement quality controls and DOEs using statistical program software.


• Troubleshooting probe cards issues for all components.


• NPI (new product introduction) processes and equipment assessment and customization.


• Micro assembly process and equipment performance CPI (continuous process improvement) to lead improvement projects.


• Using microscopes, micromanipulators, and metrology tools.


• Troubleshooting and repairing precision electromechanical assemblies using root cause analysis techniques and standard measurement instruments.


• Transferring process from early stage of development to LVM (Low Volume Manufacturing) and HVM (High Volume Manufacturing).


• Dimensional inspection and alignment verification using metrology tools: optical measurement systems, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.


• Establishing HVM processes including documentation, requirements, specifications, and manufacturing work instructions.

Salary: $147,248 to $152,248 per year

Worksite: 7005 Southfront Road, Livermore,CA94551

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.