FormFactor Inc. · 2 months ago
Equipment Engineer – Thin Films and Electroplating
Farmers Branch, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFormFactor, Inc. is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies for the semiconductor industry. The Equipment Engineer – Thin Films and Electroplating will lead complex projects to develop, optimize, and sustain processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment performance and reliability.
ManufacturingMobileSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Tool Installation & Qualification: Owns full lifecycle of advanced tools; defines long-term strategy. Lead installation, startup, and qualification of thin films and electroplating equipment
Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime and ensure stable operation
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Develops predictive models; applies machine learning and analytics. Develop and execute maintenance schedules and predictive models to extend tool life and improve uptime
Equipment Performance Monitoring: Track tool metrics such as uptime, MTBF, and throughput. Use FDC and other analytics to identify performance degradation
Spare Parts & Vendor Management: Leads vendor selection, contract negotiation, and roadmap alignment. Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for tool upgrades, repairs, and support
Process-Equipment Interaction: Leads integration of process and equipment; drives optimization. Collaborate with process engineers to ensure equipment supports process requirements and stability
Continuous Improvement: Leads cross-functional equipment-related improvement projects focused on cost reduction, reliability, and performance enhancement
Mentorship & Leadership: Mentors junior engineers and is a team lead for technical teams
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Analytical Problem Solving
Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Documentations
Electroplating
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Metrology
Process Control Software
Python (Programming Language)
Six Sigma
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Thin Films
Working Independently
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending and savings accounts
401(k)
ESPP
Paid time off
Company
FormFactor Inc.
FormFactor is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full IC life cycle – from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debug, to qualification and production test.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2025-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2003-06-12IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Slessor
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
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