Technology Leader, Advanced Product Engineering
Job Description
The Technology Leader OR Director, Advanced Product Engineering will drive the development and delivery of advanced cooling solutions for probe card technologies. This role is responsible for defining technical vision and roadmap for thermal solutions, leading multiple engineering efforts, and ensuring alignment with product, manufacturing, and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and development of cooling solutions for probe card technologies.
Define and own thermal technology strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned to business objectives.
Lead, develop, and scale a team of engineers.
Drive resource planning, prioritization, and organizational design to support product and technology goals.
Establish and track business and engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and manage development programs using Product Life Cycle (PLC) methodology.
Develop and evaluate new concepts for heat removal, temperature uniformity, and thermal stability.
Ensure organization has the technical rigor to execute development and implementation of solutions for highly complex product and engineering challenges.
Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies, as appropriate.
Lead escalation resolution for critical product and customer issues.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex engineering issues and meet customer commitments.
Collaborate with manufacturing to build prototypes, alpha and beta probe cards.
Drive continuous improvement across development process, manufacturability, and reliability.
Own delivery of complex programs including schedule, cost, and technical performance outcomes.
Preferred Experience
MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field preferred; BS with significant relevant experience will also be considered.
10+ years of relevant experience in thermal management, electronics cooling, semiconductor equipment, or related advanced product development environments.
Demonstrated success leading engineering teams in semiconductor, electronics cooling, or related industries.
Skills
3D Modeling
Agile Systems
AutoCAD 3D
Business Acumen
Communication
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Cross-Functional Leadership
Engineering Leadership
Error Budgets
FEA Software
Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T)
Heat Transfers
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership
MATLAB
Problem Solving
Product Development
Python (Programming Language)
Semiconductor Manufacturing
SolidWorks
Technology Strategy Development
Thermal Management
Thermomechanical Processing
Qualifications
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 Livermore, California pays between $192,400.00 and $252,525.00 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. 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.