Director, Fab Process Engineering

Safety Improvement

Champion a culture of safety within the fab by ensuring compliance with all EHS standards and proactively mitigating process-related risks through hazard analysis and corrective actions.

Leadership & Team Development

Mentor and manage a team of process engineers; set priorities, allocate resources effectively, and develop future leaders—leading with high emotional intelligence to build engagement and resilience.

Module Ownership

• Manage engineering activities for Lithography, Plating, Etch, Metal Deposition, ISS, Integration, and Yield modules, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with technology roadmaps.

Equipment Engineering

Collaborate with module owners, equipment maintenance, and industrial engineering to define equipment roadmaps and influence purchasing decisions that support capacity and process improvement plans.

Yield, Cycle Time and Efficiency Optimization

• Implement strategies to improve yield, cycle time and process efficiency using SPC, DOE, and root cause analysis, driving measurable improvements in operational performance.

Process Development

Lead development and qualification of new processes aligned with technology roadmaps and product launches; partner with R&D to transition processes from development to high-volume manufacturing.

Data-Driven Improvements

Utilize analytics and process control tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions. Communicate performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Enterprise Collaboration

Engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure process strategies align with enterprise objectives, influence global standards, and contribute to long-term manufacturing strategy.

Skills

• Clean Room Environment
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Cost Efficiency
• Cycle Time Reduction
• Data Analytics
• Dry Etching
• EHS Compliance
• Electroplating
• Emotional Intelligence
• Engineering Change Control
• Laser Lithography
• Leading by Influence
• Materials Science
• Process Efficiency Improvements
• Silicon Wafer Processing
• Sputter Deposition
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Statistical Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Strategic Planning
• Structured Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Team Leadership
• Wet Etching

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles, with a Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience

Pay Range

This role in Beaverton, Oregon pays between $163,500.00 and $214,620.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations.

Benefits

• 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.