Probe Test Engineer

FormFactor Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Farmers Branch, TX seeks a Probe Test Engineer to sustain and optimize probe card test operations in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will drive root cause analyses, improve test performance, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and product engineering to enhance yield and reliability. The role offers exposure to advanced semiconductor technologies and requires strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant work experience.
• Experience supporting semiconductor test operations, probe card manufacturing/wafer probing and electronics test.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with ability to work independently on complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Optimize test programs and methodologies to improve product performance, test efficiency, and throughput.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and support production test hardware, fixtures, and probe card test systems.
• Perform detailed RCA for hardware failures, test escapes, yield degradation, and manufacturing challenges.
• Analyze electrical test data, process metrics, and equipment logs to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor production test performance and implement solutions to improve quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering and Quality to resolve failures impacting production.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment uptime and reduce setup times.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, procedures, and test methods.
• Support new product introductions by developing and validating test processes and qualification plans.
• Drive data-driven decision making using statistical methods and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and cleanroom procedures.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Eng or related

Tools

Onto PRVX4

ProbeWorx300

ATE equipment

Wafer Probers

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

At FormFactor, we enable the technologies that power artificial intelligence, advanced computing, data centers, automotive innovation, and next-generation semiconductor devices.

As a Probe Test Engineer, you will play a key role in sustaining and optimizing probe card test operations, driving root cause analysis, and improving test performance in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with manufacturing, quality, and product engineering teams to enhance yield, reliability, and operational efficiency while supporting some of the most advanced semiconductor technologies in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize test programs and methodologies to improve product performance, test efficiency, and manufacturing throughput.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and support production test hardware, fixtures, and probe card test systems.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis (RCA) for complex hardware failures, equipment-related issues, test escapes, yield degradation, and manufacturing challenges escalated by technician teams.
• Analyze electrical test data, process metrics, and equipment log files to identify trends, improve process stability, and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor production test performance and implement solutions to improve quality, reliability, and repeatability.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, and Quality teams to investigate failures and resolve technical issues impacting production.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing equipment uptime, reducing setup times, improving yield, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, troubleshooting procedures, test methods, and standard operating procedures.
• Support new product introductions by developing and validating test processes and qualification plans.
• Drive data-driven decision making using statistical analysis techniques and engineering best practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and cleanroom operating procedures.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting semiconductor test operations, probe card manufacturing, wafer probing, electronics test, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor test equipment operations, troubleshooting methodologies, and failure analysis techniques.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and methodologies used to evaluate yield, process capability, and equipment performance.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to work independently on complex technical issues.
• Knowledge of electrical measurements, including resistance, capacitance, continuity, and voltage analysis.
• Experience utilizing data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, Minitab, Python, or similar engineering applications.
• Direct experience sustaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing: Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Wafer Test Probers, Semiconductor metrology systems, and Probe card test and characterization equipment.
• Technical proficiency with: Onto (formerly Rudolph) PRVX4, and ProbeWorx300 Probe Card Analyzer.
• Experience using advanced diagnostic tools for yield analysis, process control, and failure investigation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and continuous improvement methodologies.

Farmers Branch, TX

Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.

Skills

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Continuous Process, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Visualization Tools, Detail-Oriented, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Troubleshooting, Working in a Fast-Paced Environment

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience| Required

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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