Sr. Principal Integration Engineer

FormFactor Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 136,200 - 178,815; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

FormFactor Inc. is seeking a Sr. Integration Engineer to define, optimize, and sustain cross-module process integration in a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will lead cross-module problem solving, support product and process development, and drive yield improvements while partnering with process, equipment, and manufacturing teams. Responsibilities include developing integrated process flows, leading investigations into yield loss, supporting NPI, and contributing to manufacturability

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience. Required.
• Experience applying DOE, DMAIC, and 8D methodologies to complex integration problems.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across process, equipment, yield, product, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine integrated process flows across multiple modules and ensure performance targets.
• Lead yield improvement investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support NPI, pilot builds, and ramp-to-production activities.
• Serve as a technical interface to resolve cross-module issues and support DFM/process alignment.
• Analyze electrical test, inline metrology, and defect data to improve process integration.

Skills

8D Methodology

Problem Solving

DMAIC

DOE

Electrical Metrology

Process Integration

Metrology

Manufacturing Execution Systems

MEMS

Photolithography

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree

PhD with 3 years experience

Tools

MES Integration

Change Management Tools

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

The Sr. Integration Engineer is responsible for defining, optimizing, and sustaining process integration flows across multiple manufacturing modules in a high-volume semiconductor environment. This role leads cross-module problem solving, supports product and process development, and drives improvements in yield, manufacturability, and reliability. The position operates with limited supervision, influencing integration strategy while partnering across process, equipment, and manufacturing teams to ensure integrated process performance meets product requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Process Integration & Flow Development

• Develop and refine integrated process flows across multiple modules
• Ensure process interactions meet product performance and reliability targets
• Support alignment between unit process capabilities and integration requirements

Yield & Performance Improvement

• Lead investigations into yield loss, defect mechanisms, and process interactions
• Drive structured problem solving using data analysis and DOE methodologies
• Implement corrective actions to improve yield and process capability

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support integration activities for NPI, pilot builds, and ramp to production
• Contribute to process qualification and manufacturability assessments
• Help translate R&D processes into scalable manufacturing flows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with process, equipment, yield, product, and operations teams
• Act as a technical interface to resolve cross-module issues
• Support design for manufacturability (DfM) and process alignment

Data Analysis & Problem Solving

• Analyze electrical test, inline metrology, and defect data
• Execute DOEs to improve process integration and resolve interactions
• Apply structured problem-solving methods (DMAIC, 8D)

Documentation & Change Management

• Maintain integration documentation, process flows, and specifications
• Support change control processes and qualification activities
• Ensure traceability and consistency of process changes

Skills

• 8D Methodology
• 8D Report
• Change Management
• Communication
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Cross-Functional Work
• Defect Identification
• Defect Metrology
• Defect Reduction
• Defects Analysis
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Electrical Characterization
• Electrical Measurements
• Electroplating
• Etching
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• MES Integration
• Metrology
• Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Optical Metrology
• Photolithography
• Problem Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Process Integration

Education & Experience

Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience. Required.

Pay Range

136,200.00 - 178,815.00

Pay Range Explained

This role in Livermore, California pays between $136,200.00 and $178,815.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

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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