Equipment Engineer III

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 Equipment Engineer III will execute defined tasks with moderate autonomy across semiconductor wafer fabrication, advanced assembly, and electronics test manufacturing environments, ensuring tooling reliability, uptime, and alignment with process

• •Lead installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification of advanced manufacturing equipment.
• •Own the full lifecycle of assigned tools and establish long-term equipment strategies.
• •Develop qualification plans, acceptance criteria, and documentation to support production readiness.

• •Diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues to minimize downtime and maximize operational performance.
• •Perform root cause analysis using engineering methodologies and data-driven decision making.
• •Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment stability and reliability.

• •Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• •Utilize advanced analytics, equipment monitoring systems, and predictive maintenance models to improve uptime and extend tool life.
• •Drive reliability-centered maintenance strategies across the manufacturing operation.

• •Monitor and analyze key performance metrics including uptime, throughput, MTBF, utilization, and maintenance effectiveness.
• •Use Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), SPC, and related analytical tools to identify performance degradation and optimization opportunities.
• •Lead initiatives that improve equipment efficiency and manufacturing capacity.

• •Manage critical spare parts strategies and inventory planning.
• •Lead vendor relationships, including equipment support, upgrades, technology roadmaps, and service activities.
• •Support contract discussions and supplier performance management.

• •Collaborate closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, EHS, Automation, and Supply Chain teams.
• •Ensure equipment capability aligns with process

• •Lead cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction, equipment reliability, cycle time reduction, quality improvement, and capacity expansion.
• •Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive sustainable results.
• •Recommend and implement innovative solutions to improve manufacturing performance.

• •Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• •Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned equipment platforms.
• •Lead technical reviews, investigations, and strategic equipment initiatives.

Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Maintenance Engineering, Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Safety, Mentorship, Project Leadership, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Statistical Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Technical Troubleshooting, Vendor Management .