FormFactor

Sr Principal Integration and Yield Engineer

Beaverton, OR · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$116k-$152kDetected 21 days ago

PythonMATLABData AnalysisAR/VRCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical Thinking

About the role

Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor's products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge.
Shift: The regular hours for this position are day shift.
Principal Integration & Yield Engineer to join our Production Engineering team.

Lead process integration strategy across the full process flow, ensuring seamless interaction of unit processes into robust, high-yielding module flows.
Own and drive yield improvement initiatives, identifying key yield limiters and implementing sustainable solutions.
Partner with process engineering teams to optimize process windows, improve uniformity, and enhance overall device performance.
Lead design of experiments (DOE) and leverage statistical process control (SPC) and advanced analytics to drive continuous process improvement.
Serve as a cross-functional technical leader, collaborating with fab operations, equipment engineering, test, and R&D to implement and validate process changes.
Own flying probe electrical test processes, including data analysis, reporting, and automation of test outputs.
Support technology transfer and ramp from R&D into high-volume manufacturing, ensuring stable yield and manufacturability.
Develop and maintain process integration documentation, including flows, specs, and control strategies.
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in data-driven problem solving and best practices.

Experience with advanced analytics tools or scripting (e.g., JMP, Python, MATLAB)
Familiarity with electrical test systems, including flying probe or wafer sort methodologies
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing ramp.
Knowledge of yield modeling, reliability analysis, and failure analysis techniques.
Proven experience solving complex yield and defectivity challenges in a high-volume fab environment.
Deep understanding of semiconductor unit processes (e.g., lithography, etch, deposition, CMP) and their interactions.
Strong expertise in data analysis, DOE, and SPC methodologies.
Hands-on experience with defect inspection and metrology tools.

$115,800.00 - $151,935.00
This role in Beaverton, Oregon pays between $115,800.00 and $151,935.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background.
Pay may vary in other locations.
These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.
Pay Range Explained:

We offer a 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Sr.
This role is critical in driving end-to-end process integration, yield improvement, and defect reduction for a unique semiconductor application.
You will act as a technical leader within the fab environment-owning complex yield challenges, leading data-driven problem-solving efforts, and influencing cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate brings deep semiconductor process expertise, strong analytical capability, and a proven track record of solving high-impact manufacturing problems.

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.
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