Forming Our Future together
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. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.
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. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.
Shift:
The regular hours for this position are day shift.
Job Description:
The Equipment Engineer III will execute defined tasks with moderate autonomy across semiconductor wafer fabrication, advanced assembly, and electronics test manufacturing environments, ensuring tooling reliability, uptime, and alignment with process requirements while driving continuous improvement and cost containment.
The Equipment Engineer III is responsible for leading complex equipment engineering projects with a high degree of autonomy and technical expertise in semiconductor, assembly, and electronics test manufacturing environments. This role develops, optimizes, and sustains manufacturing equipment to improve reliability, quality, throughput, yield, and cost efficiency. The Equipment Engineer III serves as a technical leader, partnering with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Equipment Installation & Qualification
Equipment Troubleshooting & Reliability
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Equipment Performance Optimization
Monitor and analyze key performance metrics including uptime, throughput, MTBF, utilization, and maintenance effectiveness.
Vendor & Spare Parts Management
Lead vendor relationships, including equipment support, upgrades, technology roadmaps, and service activities.
Process & Manufacturing Partnership
Collaborate closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, EHS, Automation, and Supply Chain teams.
Lead cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction, equipment reliability, cycle time reduction, quality improvement, and capacity expansion.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:
Target industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced assembly, and electronics test environments, including wafer fabrication, packaging, module assembly, automated test, reliability test, or final test operations.
Experience with equipment used in semiconductor process modules, assembly automation, inspection/metrology, handlers, probers, testers, burn-in, or related high-reliability electronics manufacturing operations.
Farmers Branch, TX
Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.
Skills:
Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Maintenance Engineering, Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Safety, Mentorship, Project Leadership, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Statistical Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Vendor Management
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work | Required
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.
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