Metrology Development Engineer

About the role

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. The Metrology Development Engineer is a key contributor within a multidisciplinary team advancing the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Defect Review Process across the MEMS probe manufacturing environment. This role focuses on developing, enhancing, and scaling AI-driven solutions to improve defect detection, metrology capabilities, and wafer quality.

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and deployment of AI-based algorithms and automated workflows for defect detection and classification within MEMS probe manufacturing.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams—including process engineering, metrology, automation, and operations—to identify improvement opportunities and ensure alignment of AI-driven solutions.
• Leverage technical expertise and interpersonal skills to guide technicians and operations personnel through new processes, tool usage, and AI-based workflows.
• Participate in new process qualifications, engineering builds, and process validation activities related to AI and automation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting wafer quality, defectivity reduction, and First Pass Yield enhancement through increased automation and AI enablement.
• Analyze defect trends, inspect tool performance, and evaluate AI model accuracy to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Develop and refine automated systems that provide real-time feedback and meaningful process data to manufacturing groups.
• Write process documentation, including workflow instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and model-training guidelines.
• Provide training and day-to-day support for production teams using AI-enhanced defect review tools.
• Ensure data integrity, traceability, and proper version control of AI models, scripts, and process assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Skills

• Data Metrics
• Metrology Engineering
• Python (Programming Language)

Pay

This role in Livermore, California pays between $90,500.00 and $118,755.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses
• Flexible spending or savings accounts

Schedule

The regular hours for this position are day shift.