Sr Manager, Process Engineering
Job Description
FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) is launching a large-scale, high-impact startup operation in Farmers Branch. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help build, define, and lead a cutting-edge manufacturing environment from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing Process Engineering organization covering fab processes, probe assembly, SMT operations, and new product introduction (NPI).
Define the long-term process technology roadmap aligned with R&D, Operations, and Quality.
Drive talent development through individualized growth plans, skill-building, cross-training, and succession planning.
Establish engineering performance metrics (yield, Cp/Cpk, cycle time, OEE, defectivity) and drive continuous improvement.
Partner with Manufacturing Operations to jointly own output, yield, and cost targets.
Preferred Experiences & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, or related).
10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, probe card manufacturing, advanced packaging, MEMS, or similar high-precision industries.
Proven leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
Deep expertise in process engineering, statistical analysis, and advanced problem-solving.
Experience in probe card manufacturing, MEMS probe technologies, or advanced micro-assembly.
Familiarity with SMT, micro-joining, precision alignment technologies, and optical metrology.
Understanding of reliability testing, thermal-mechanical modeling, and electrical test correlation.
Experience with factory automation, MES systems, and digital twins.
Strong technical depth combined with practical manufacturing intuition.
Excellent communication and ability to influence at both engineering and executive levels.
Strategic thinker with hands-on capability to troubleshoot the most complex process challenges.
Passion for team development, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending and savings accounts
401(k)
ESPP
Paid time off
Skills
Change Management
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Decision Making
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Equipment Qualification
Failure Analysis
Mentor Coaching
Metrology
Microfabrication
People Leadership
Performance Management (PM)
Problem Solving
Process Engineering
Process Integration
Project Management
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Education & Experience
Minimum of 10 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 work 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. For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location.