Principal Product Manager - DRAM Probe Cards

FormFactor, Inc.; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Principal Product Line Manager for DRAM probe cards to lead product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management. You will work with Sales, Applications Engineering, R&D, and Operations to translate DRAM technology trends into differentiated probe-card solutions.

The role requires deep semiconductor wafer-test experience, strong business acumen, and ability to travel internationally to support major memory customers. Livermore, CA-based position with day shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years in semiconductor industry, preferably in semiconductor test, memory, probe cards, ATE, wafer probing or related technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of semiconductor wafer-level test and wafer-test ecosystem.
• Experience translating customer technical requirements into product or technology requirements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional programs with Engineering, Operations, Sales and customers.

Responsibilities

• Own the DRAM probe card product strategy and multi-generation roadmap.
• Translate DRAM technology, device architecture, wafer-test and manufacturing trends into future probe card requirements.
• Develop MRDs and business cases for new products and technology investments.
• Prioritize product investments based on customer requirements and financial return.
• Partner with R&D and Engineering to translate market requirements into product specs and development programs.
• Develop customer relationships with leading DRAM manufacturers and engage cross-functional teams for successful product launches.

Skills

DRAM

Wafer-level test

Product management

Roadmap development

Cross-functional leadership

Sales enablement

Market analysis

Customer relations

Pricing strategy

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA is a plus

Tools

DRAM wafer probers

Probe cards

ATE systems

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:

FormFactor is seeking a technically strong and commercially minded Principal Product Line Manager for DRAM Probe Cards to lead product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management for our DRAM wafer-level test solutions.

This role sits at the intersection of DRAM technology, wafer-level test, probe card technology, customer requirements, and business strategy. The Product Line Manager, in partnership with the Technical Marketing team and Application Engineering team, will work with leading memory manufacturers to understand their DRAM technology and test roadmaps and translate those requirements into differentiated probe card solutions.

The successful candidate will combine a strong understanding of semiconductor wafer test with product management and business acumen. The individual will work closely with customers, Sales, Applications Engineering, R&D, Operations, Finance, and other functions to drive product strategy, new product development, commercialization, and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Line Strategy & Roadmap

• Own the product strategy and multi-generation roadmap for FormFactor's DRAM probe card portfolio.
• Translate DRAM technology, device architecture, wafer-test and manufacturing trends into future probe card requirements.
• Identify emerging customer requirements related to test parallelism, pad pitch, probe count, current carrying capability, test speed, temperature, contact resistance, signal integrity and cost of test.
• Develop market requirements documents (MRDs) and business cases for new products and technology investments.
• Prioritize product investments based on customer requirements, market opportunity, competitive position and financial return.
• Partner with R&D and Engineering to translate market requirements into product specifications and development programs.

Customer & Market Leadership

• Develop strong technical and business relationships with leading DRAM manufacturers.
• Engage customer test, product, process and engineering organizations to understand future DRAM wafer-test strategies.
• Lead customer roadmap discussions and translate future technology requirements into FormFactor product strategy.
• Monitor DRAM technology transitions, wafer-test architectures, ATE/prober evolution and competitive probe-card solutions.
• Conduct market, TAM/SAM, competitive and technology analysis to identify growth opportunities.

Product Lifecycle & Business Management

• Own the DRAM probe card product lifecycle from concept and development through qualification, production ramp, sustainment and end-of-life.
• Develop product positioning, pricing strategy and value propositions.
• Support revenue forecasting, demand planning, capacity planning and business performance reviews.
• Monitor product revenue, market share, gross margin, design wins and customer adoption.
• Identify opportunities to improve product profitability, manufacturability, lead time and cost structure.
• Partner with Sales on major commercial opportunities, customer negotiations and strategic design wins.

New Product Introduction

• Lead cross-functional commercialization of new DRAM probe card technologies.
• Define customer qualification and product introduction strategies.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Applications, Operations, Quality and Sales to ensure successful product launches and production ramps.
• Establish success metrics and monitor product performance following introduction.

Technical & Sales Enablement

• Serve as a product-line authority for DRAM wafer-level test applications.
• Develop product presentations, competitive positioning, product enablement tools and collaterals.
• Train Sales and Applications teams on product capabilities, positioning and competitive differentiation.
• Represent FormFactor at customer technology reviews, industry conferences and technical forums.

Preffered Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably in semiconductor test, memory, probe cards, ATE, wafer probing or related technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of semiconductor wafer-level test and the wafer-test ecosystem.
• Understanding of wafer probers, probe cards, ATE and the interaction between the DUT, probe interface and tester.
• Working knowledge of DRAM technology and manufacturing/test flows.
• Experience translating customer technical requirements into product or technology requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional programs involving Engineering, Operations, Sales and customers.
• Strong analytical and business skills with the ability to evaluate market opportunities, product economics and investment tradeoffs.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both engineering teams and executive/business audiences.
• Ability to travel internationally to support major memory customers.
• Direct experience with DRAM wafer sort, wafer-level test or probe cards.
• Experience with DRAM products such as DDR, LPDDR, GDDR and/or HBM.
• Hands-on knowledge of memory ATE and wafer probers.
• Understanding of DRAM test methodologies including DC/parametric test, functional test, speed test, burn-in or reliability screening.
• Understanding of high-parallelism memory testing and semiconductor cost-of-test economics.
• Knowledge of probe-card performance parameters including contact resistance, probe force, current carrying capability, thermal behavior, signal integrity, pad damage and probe lifetime.
• Previous experience in product management, product marketing, applications engineering, test engineering, product engineering or technical marketing within the semiconductor industry.
• Experience working directly with major global memory manufacturers.
• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA is a plus.

Key Competencies:

Technical Depth - Understands semiconductor wafer test and can engage credibly with customer test and engineering organizations.

Product Strategy - Connects market and technology trends to long-term product roadmaps and investment priorities.

Business Acumen - Understands revenue, pricing, margin, market share, competitive positioning and product economics.

Customer Orientation - Identifies both stated and unstated customer requirements and translates them into differentiated solutions.

Cross-Functional Leadership - Influences Engineering, Operations, Sales and other organizations without relying on direct authority.

Execution - Drives products from customer requirement and business case through development, qualification and high-volume production.

Skills:

Business Cases, Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM), Market Requirements Documents, New Product Introduction (NPI), Product Development, Production Line Management, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Portfolio Management, Product Positioning, Roadmap Development, Roadmap Management, Roadmapping, Roadmap Planning, Sales Enablement, Sales Enablement Programs, Semiconductor Testers, Technology Roadmap, Value Propositions, Wafer Probing, Wafer Sort, Wafer Technology, Water Testing

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience| Required

Pay Range:

$163,400.00 - $214,410.00

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Livermore, California pays between $163,400.00 and $214,410.00 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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