Senior Automation Engineer: Manufacturing Robotics

FormFactor, Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, CA is seeking a Sr Process & Automation Engineer to develop and qualify automated manufacturing processes and equipment. You will design, program, test, and deploy solutions that boost consistency, efficiency, and yield while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, robotics, and data-driven improvements, with opportunities to influence tooling, safety, and documentation across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret process and equipment data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation projects from requirements through implementation, including design, analysis, testing, and scope development.
• Develop scripts and software to automate manufacturing processes and integrate equipment.
• Build and deploy robotic solutions to improve performance.
• Provide day-to-day sustaining engineering support and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Automation Development

Automation Scripting

Automation Software

Factory Automation

Process Automation

Engineering Process

Process Measurement

Process Flow Diagram

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, CA is seeking a Sr Process & Automation Engineer to develop and qualify automated manufacturing processes and equipment. You will design, program, test, and deploy solutions that boost consistency, efficiency, and yield while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, robotics, and data-driven improvements, with opportunities to influence tooling, safety, and documentation across manufacturing lines.