Formfactor Inc.

Formfactor Inc.

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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.

Skills

  • Education & Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree
  • or 6 years and a Master's degree
  • or a PhD with 3 years experience
  • or equivalent experience | Required
  • Pay Range:
  • $115,800.00 - $151,935.00
  • Pay Range Explained:
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Compensation

  • $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:

Benefits

  • 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.

Company info

  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.
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