Senior Probe Test Engineer

FormFactor, Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Senior Probe Test Engineer to optimize probe card test operations and drive root cause analysis in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and product engineering to improve yield and reliability across advanced technologies. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, test program enhancements, and continuous improvement through Lean/Six Sigma practices, with on-site responsibilities in Farmers Branch, TX.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in semiconductor test operations or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with test equipment operations and RCA in high-volume settings.
• Knowledge of electrical measurements and data-driven yield analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel, JMP/Minitab or Python for data analysis.
• Strong communication and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Optimize test programs to improve product performance and throughput.
• Maintain and support production test hardware, fixtures, and probe systems.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis for hardware failures and test escapes.
• Analyze test data, process metrics, and logs to drive improvements.
• Enhance equipment uptime, reduce setup times, and improve yield.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Develop and validate test processes and qualification plans.
• Create engineering docs, procedures, and SOPs.
• Support new product introductions with robust test methods.

Skills

Test equipment ops

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Data analysis tools

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

MES

Microsoft Office

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Onto PRVX4

ProbeWorx300

ATE

Wafer Test Probers

Semiconductor metrology 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

At FormFactor, we enable the technologies that power artificial intelligence, advanced computing, data centers, automotive innovation, and next-generation semiconductor devices. As a Senior 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 disability
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• flexible spending and savings accounts
• 401(k)
• ESPP
• paid time off

Skills

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• 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

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

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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Our Mission

We enable our customers to revolutionize semiconductors with advanced packaging bringing tomorrow's electronics to life.

Our Values

Our values were collaboratively created to reflect the essence of who we are as a company and as a team of people. The values are created for us, by us. Our people designed the FORM acronym and imagery as a constant reminder to live these values daily. Together, we embrace these guiding principles, fostering a positive and united environment for all. Focus on the Customer Ownership & Accountability Respectfully & Effectively Communicate Motivate & Develop People