Sr. Staff Reliability Engineer: Lead Failure Analysis & Qualification

FormFactor, Inc.

Livermore (CA)

Hybrid

USD 163,000 - 214,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, CA is seeking a Sr. Staff Reliability Engineer to provide technical leadership in reliability engineering, failure analysis, and product qualification for MEMS and semiconductor technologies.

You will lead complex investigations, define qualification strategies, and mentor teams across design, quality, and manufacturing. The role emphasizes data-driven approaches, CAPA, SPC, and JMP, with responsibility for maintaining lab capabilities, and communicating findings

Qualifications

Minimum 12 years in reliability engineering or related MEMS/semiconductor fields.
Advanced failure analysis using SEM, FIB, FTIR, and X-ray techniques.
Experience leading qualification programs and CAPA across multiple programs.

Responsibilities

Lead reliability qualification strategies for new products, design changes, materials, and manufacturing transfers.
Lead complex failure analysis investigations and drive corrective actions.
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to identify reliability risks and implement CAPAs.
Mentor and develop engineers, establishing best practices and reliability standards.
Prepare and present reliability findings, risk assessments, and qualification reports to leadership.