Senior Director of Global Semiconductor Operations

FormFactor, Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

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. seeks a Sr. Director of Operations in Livermore to shape vision, drive operational excellence, and advance global fab performance.

This leadership role directs all site operations, including fabrication, assembly, test, and facilities, with emphasis on efficiency, quality, and scale. The ideal candidate brings 14+ years in semiconductor manufacturing leadership, a track record of Lean, automation, and cross-site technology transfer, and the ability to develop high-performing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 14+ years of related experience, including leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree required; or 12 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 10 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all fab operations including wafer fabrication, assembly & test, equipment engineering, process control, and facilities.
• Drive first-pass line yield to industry benchmarks through a 'first time right' culture.
• Lead technology transfer of key process capabilities between sites to build a resilient, flexible global supply chain network.
• Drive cycle time performance to best-in-class benchmarks through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain a dynamic capacity model to support technology ramps and volume scaling.
• Manage COGS elements—labor, materials, equipment—to meet aggressive financial targets.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle planning aligned with technology nodes and productivity goals.
• Implement lean manufacturing, SPC, and automation best-in-class practices.
• Define and execute a long-range site strategy including capital investment, inventory optimization, and cycle time reduction.
• Collaborate with R&D and business units to align fab capabilities with future node transitions and customer needs.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities that position the fab as a strategic growth enabler.
• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the global facilities team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Skills

Automation

Business Operations

Communication

Etching

Executive Influence

Film Deposition

Leadership

Leadership Development

Mentorship

Metrology

Negotiation

Operations Management

P&L Reporting

People Management

Photolithography

Problem Solving

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Stakeholder Dialogue

Team Development

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

PhD with 10+ years experience

Equivalent experience

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. seeks a Sr. Director of Operations in Livermore to shape vision, drive operational excellence, and advance global fab performance.

This leadership role directs all site operations, including fabrication, assembly, test, and facilities, with emphasis on efficiency, quality, and scale. The ideal candidate brings 14+ years in semiconductor manufacturing leadership, a track record of Lean, automation, and cross-site technology transfer, and the ability to develop high-performing