Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - Cryogenic & Semicon

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

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Profit-sharing Bonuses

FSAs

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead complex process development, design transfer, and risk reduction across cryogenic and semiconductor test product lines.

Drawing on deep process engineering expertise, the role converts R&D knowledge into scalable manufacturing processes, guides junior engineers, and leads cross-functional problem solving to improve production quality, yield, and schedule.

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 experience.

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 methodologies such as 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

ECO

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

Writing Work Instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead complex process development, design transfer, and risk reduction across cryogenic and semiconductor test product lines.

Drawing on deep process engineering expertise, the role converts R&D knowledge into scalable manufacturing processes, guides junior engineers, and leads cross-functional problem solving to improve production quality, yield, and schedule.