Principal Cryogenic Manufacturing Process Engineer

FormFactor, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 94,100 - 123,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead complex process development and design transfer for our Quantum Cryogenic product portfolio.

This role drives R&D knowledge into scalable, production-ready processes and provides technical guidance to junior engineers, influencing quality, repeatability, and schedule. You will own processes, execute validation plans, and lead cross-functional problem solving across cryogenic and semiconductor

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work

Responsibilities

• Lead complex process development and design transfer activities, converting R&D and prototype builds into validated, production-ready manufacturing processes.
• Define and execute process validation plans, readiness gate deliverables, and SOP development.
• Establish manufacturing methods for technically complex assemblies where processes are not yet fully defined.
• Own assigned manufacturing process areas with minimal oversight, including process definition, tooling/fixture requirements, documentation, and validation.
• Ensure processes are controlled, repeatable, and scalable across product lines.
• Independently solve manufacturing challenges of diverse scope and moderate-to-high complexity.
• Lead structured root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions for recurring or complex process issues.
• Analyze manufacturing, quality, and yield data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/6S/PDCA methodologies.
• Establish and track KPIs; deliver measurable improvements in First-pass yield, Defect reduction, Cycle time, and Rework rates.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with Product Engineering.
• Provide structured feedback on process risk, assembly complexity, and production feasibility.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in design reviews and technical forums.
• Identify and communicate manufacturing risks impacting quality, repeatability, or schedule.
• Partner cross-functionally to proactively develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including Process flow maps, Work instructions and travelers, and Process qualification records.
• Establish and standardize best practices across product lines.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Promote best practices in process engineering, documentation, and manufacturing standards

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Cryogenic Systems

Data Analysis

Design for Manufacturing

Engineering Change Order

GD&T

Manufacturing Process Design

Manufacturing Process Engineering

Manufacturing Process Validation

New Product Introduction

Process Development

PFMEA

Process Flow Documentation

Root Cause Analysis

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead complex process development and design transfer for our Quantum Cryogenic product portfolio.

This role drives R&D knowledge into scalable, production-ready processes and provides technical guidance to junior engineers, influencing quality, repeatability, and schedule. You will own processes, execute validation plans, and lead cross-functional problem solving across cryogenic and semiconductor