Director, Advanced Product Engineering

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.

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

The Director, Advanced Product Engineering will drive the development and delivery of advanced cooling solutions for probe card technologies. 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.

The individual will lead and scale a high-performing engineering team, develop critical capabilities, and drive innovation in cooling architectures for next generation semiconductor test systems. Success in this role requires a balance of deep domain expertise, organizational leadership, and the ability to influence across functions and levels.

3D Modeling, Agile Systems, AutoCAD 3D, Business Acumen, Communication, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cross-Functional Leadership, Engineering Leadership, Error Budgets, FEA Software, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T), Heat Transfers, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, MATLAB, Problem Solving, Product Development, Python (Programming Language), Semiconductor Manufacturing, SolidWorks, Technology Strategy Development, Thermal Management, Thermomechanical Processing

$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. 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.

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