FormFactor

FormFactor

Director, Advanced Product Engineering

Livermore, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$192k-$253kDetected 11 days ago
PythonMATLABSolidWorksAutoCADFEACFDThermal AnalysisGD&TPLCMechanical DesignAR/VRResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

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.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Success in this role requires a balance of deep domain expertise, organizational leadership, and the ability to influence across functions and levels.

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • Preferred Experience:

Skills

  • Education & Experience:
  • 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 | Required
  • Pay Range:
  • $192,400.00 - $252,525.00
  • Pay Range Explained:
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Compensation

  • $192,400.00 - $252,525.00
  • 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.
  • 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.

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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