Laser Drilling Manufacturing Engineer

Forming Our Future together

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift:
The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

The Laser Drilling Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining precision laser drilling processes for advanced ceramic substrates used in semiconductor manufacturing. This position will focus on micro-drilling applications with tight dimensional tolerances, recipe development and automation, and batch drilling technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce raw material utilization, and enhance product quality. The engineer will work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Equipment Engineering to support new product introductions, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives using nanosecond and femtosecond laser systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, optimize, and sustain precision laser drilling processes for ceramic materials with micron-level feature sizes and tight dimensional specifications.
- Create, optimize, and automate laser drilling recipes to improve process consistency, setup time, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop and implement batch drilling processes to maximize equipment utilization and reduce raw material consumption.
- Support process development for both nanosecond and femtosecond laser systems.
- Evaluate and optimize laser parameters, including power, pulse frequency, pulse duration, focus, scanning strategy, and drilling algorithms to achieve required quality and throughput.
- Develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, productivity, and cycle time.
- Support process qualification, validation, and implementation for new and existing products.
- Establish and maintain robust process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and data-driven decision making.
- Analyze manufacturing and metrology data to identify process improvements and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, FMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing procedures.
- Support engineering change implementation (ECO/ECCB) and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
- Train manufacturing technicians and operators on laser drilling equipment, manufacturing processes, and best practices.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, and Equipment Engineering to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide hands-on support during equipment qualification, process validation, production ramp, and troubleshooting.
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on automation, yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and manufacturing cost reduction.

Skills:
Engineering Process, Laser Drilling, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Support, Problem Resolution, Problem Solving, Production Engineering, SPC Charts, SPC Implementation, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Technical Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting, Work Instructions, Writing Work Instructions

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:
$136,200.00 - $178,815.00

Pay Range Explained:
This role in Livermore, California pays between $136,200.00 and $178,815.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. 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 Employment Opportunity Statement

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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