Formfactor Inc.

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Livermore, CA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$111k-$145kDetected 15 days ago

Data AnalysisSolidWorksAutoCADFEAGD&TMechanical DesignAR/VRCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTolerance Analysis

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.
You'll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

Create and release detailed mechanical designs for precision components, characterization fixtures, validation structures, and mechanical assemblies.
Build, inspect, assemble, and troubleshoot prototype hardware during development, validation, and product release phases.
Use 3D CAD tools to create models, layouts, detailed drawings, and bills of materials for manufacturable designs.
Perform engineering analysis, including tolerance studies, fit checks, design reviews, and basic finite element analysis when needed.
Translate product, customer, process, and manufacturing requirements into robust mechanical design solutions.
Support probe card mechanical design and architecture development, through detailed design, prototype build, validation, and production release.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, process, and R&D teams to resolve product manufacturing issues and probe card issues in the field.
Evaluate design feasibility, manufacturability, reliability, cost, and scalability before release.
Maintain and improve mechanical design templates, documentation standards, drawing practices, and design workflows.
Translate analytical results into design improvements and actionable engineering recommendations.

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
Pay Range:
$110,700.00 - $145,320.00
Pay Range Explained:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Strong proficiency with 3D CAD modeling, mechanical drawings, assemblies, and engineering documentation.
Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate technical work across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Knowledge of inspection methods, metrology, mechanical testing, and prototype validation.

$110,700.00 - $145,320.00
This role in Livermore, California pays between $110,700.00 and $145,320.00 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.

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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