Sr. Principal Integration Engineer

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

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. seeks an experienced Sr. Integration Engineer to define, optimize, and sustain complex process integration flows across multiple semiconductor manufacturing modules.

You will drive cross‑module problem solving, support product and process development, and push improvements in yield, manufacturability, and reliability. The role requires strong collaboration with process, equipment, yield, product, and operations teams, plus hands‑on data analysis and DOE execution to resolve

Qualifications

• 8D Methodology
• Change Management
• Communication
• Cross‑Functional Teamwork
• 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
• MEMS
• Optical Metrology
• Photolithography
• Problem Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Process Integration

Responsibilities

• Define, optimize, and sustain integrated process flows across multiple modules.
• Lead investigations into yield loss and defect mechanisms; drive structured problem solving.
• Support NPI, pilot builds, and ramp to production; translate R&D into scalable manufacturing flows.
• Partner with process, equipment, yield, product, and operations teams; resolve cross‑module issues.
• Analyze electrical/test data, inline metrology, and defect data; execute DOEs to improve integration.
• Maintain documentation, change control, and qualification activities; ensure traceability.

Skills

8D Methodology

Change Management

Communication

Cross-Functional Teamwork

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

MEMS

Optical Metrology

Photolithography

Problem Analysis

Problem Solving

Process Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

MES Integration

Job description

Sr. Integration Engineer

Job Description

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 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; 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.

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.

Skills

• 8D Methodology
• Change Management
• Communication
• Cross‑Functional Teamwork
• 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
• Micro‑electromechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Optical Metrology
• Photolithography
• Problem Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Process Integration

Pay and Benefits

Required Pay Range: $136,200.00 – $178,815.00. This role in Livermore, California pays between $136,200.00 and $178,815.00 per year, depending on experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), paid time off, 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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