Sr Staff Integration Engineer

FormFactor, Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Staff Integration Engineer who will define and optimize process integration flows for probe card manufacturing. This role encompasses yield performance, new product introductions, and mentorship of engineers.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in semiconductor processes and will work independently to drive improvements and influence strategy across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 8 years of experience and a Master's degree.
• PhD with 5 years of experience or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and improve process integration flows.
• Lead integration-level yield improvement initiatives.
• Drive NPI and pilot builds to high-volume manufacturing.
• Maintain integrated process flows and specifications.
• Act as the technical interface across teams.
• Analyze data to identify integration gaps.
• Manage changes to processes and materials.
• Mentor junior engineers on integration practices.

Skills

Probe Cards

Process Integration

Process Operations

Product Integration

Semiconductor Device Fabrication

Semiconductor Fabrication

Semiconductor Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

PhD in a related field

Job description

Overview

Forming Our Future together. FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product lifecycle—from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de‑bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely on 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.

Shift

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description

The Sr. Staff Integration Engineer is responsible for defining, optimizing, and sustaining end‑to‑end process integration flows for probe card manufacturing in a high‑volume semiconductor environment. This role serves as a senior technical authority, integrating complex unit processes across wafer‑level fabrication, MEMS, precision assembly, interconnect, and electrical test. The position drives yield performance, manufacturability, and scalability by aligning cross‑functional engineering, operations, and product teams. The role operates with significant autonomy, leading cross‑module problem solving, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives, while mentoring engineers and influencing integration strategy across sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Integration Ownership – 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.
• Yield & Performance Optimization – 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.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) & Technology Transfer – 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.
• Process Flow Development & Control – 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.
• Cross‑Functional Technical Leadership – 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.
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving – 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.
• Change Management & Governance – 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.
• Mentorship & Technical Influence – 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.

Skills

• Probe Cards
• Process Integration
• Process Operations
• Product IntegrationSemiconductor Device Fabrication
• Semiconductor Fabrication
• Semiconductor Industry
• Semiconductor Manufacturing

Education & Experience

Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.

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.