Senior Staff Semiconductor Integration Engineer NPI & Yield

FormFactor, Inc.; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 163,400 - 214,410; Full time

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Staff Integration Engineer to define, optimize, and sustain end-to-end process integration flows for probe card manufacturing in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams spanning wafer fabrication, MEMS, assembly, interconnect, and electrical test to drive yield, manufacturability, and scalability with autonomy. The role emphasizes cross-site technology transfer, NPI readiness, and robust change control, while mentoring

Qualifications

• 8D Report, Change Management, Cross-Functional Work, Data Analysis, Defect Metrology, Defect Reduction, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Reliability (DFR), Design of Experiments (DOE), DMAIC, Electrical Failure Analysis, Electroplating, Etching, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), MEMS, New Product Introduction (NPI)

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and continuously improve end-to-end process integration flows for probe card manufacturing
• Ensure alignment of unit process performance to product-level electrical, mechanical, and reliability targets
• Identify and manage integration risks, interactions, and trade-offs across modules
• Lead integration-level yield improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis and structured problem solving
• Investigate complex yield excursions, defect mechanisms, and cross-process interactions
• Drive defect reduction, process capability improvements, and cycle time reduction
• Lead integration activities for NPI, pilot builds, and ramp to high-volume manufacturing
• Own integration readiness criteria including process stability, control plans, and manufacturability
• Support cross-site technology transfer and process replication with strong change control discipline
• Develop and maintain integrated process flows, specifications, and control strategies
• Define critical process parameters, control points, and monitoring strategies (SPC/FDC)
• Ensure robust process window characterization and documentation
• Act as the technical integration interface across Process, Equipment, Product, Yield, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
• Influence design for manufacturability (DfM) and design for reliability (DfR)
• Partner with operations on process stability, tool readiness, and production performance
• Analyze inline, electrical test, metrology, and defect data to identify integration gaps
• Design and execute complex DOEs to resolve multi-variable process interactions
• Utilize structured methodologies (DMAIC, 8D) for root cause analysis
• Evaluate, approve, and implement changes to processes, materials, equipment, and flows
• Ensure compliance with change control processes, qualification standards, and documentation requirements
• Maintain traceability and configuration control across process changes
• Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers on integration practices and problem solving
• Provide technical leadership on cross-functional and multi-site initiatives
• Influence long-term integration strategy and technology roadmap
• Share knowledge and foster problem-solving culture across teams

Skills

8D Report

Change Management

Cross-Functional Work

Data Analysis

Defect Metrology

Defect Reduction

DFM

DFR

DOE

DMAIC

Electrical Failure Analysis

Electroplating

Etching

MES

MEMS

NPI

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Staff Integration Engineer to define, optimize, and sustain end-to-end process integration flows for probe card manufacturing in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams spanning wafer fabrication, MEMS, assembly, interconnect, and electrical test to drive yield, manufacturability, and scalability with autonomy. The role emphasizes cross-site technology transfer, NPI readiness, and robust change control, while mentoring