Sr Process & Automation 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.

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

The Sr Process & Automation Engineer supports the development, implementation, qualification, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing processes and equipment. This role applies engineering principles, programming, data analysis, and hands-on technical skills to develop automation solutions that improve manufacturing capability, consistency, efficiency, and reliability.

The Sr engineer works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, technicians, equipment vendors, and other cross-functional partners to execute automation projects, qualify new processes and equipment, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and support design for manufacturability. This position is well suited for an engineer who enjoys combining software, equipment, robotics, and hands-on problem solving in a manufacturing environment.

• •Execute automation projects from defined

• •Support the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes and automation technologies.
• •Manage assigned qualification activities for new manufacturing processes, measurement systems, and testing equipment.
• •Develop and execute testing and validation activities to evaluate process and equipment performance.
• •Analyze test and process data, document findings, and communicate results and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• •Apply statistical analysis techniques to evaluate manufacturing data, equipment performance, and process results.
• •Partner with Design Engineering to incorporate design-for-manufacturability considerations into products and processes.

• •Provide day-to-day sustaining engineering support and assist technicians with escalated equipment, automation, and process issues.
• •Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process problems using structured, data-driven problem-solving methods.
• •Perform hands-on assembly and disassembly of delicate, precision mechanical components as required to support troubleshooting, equipment development, and process improvement.
• •Work with equipment vendors and end users to support equipment implementation, troubleshooting, and training.
• •Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, process consistency, manufacturing efficiency, and overall operational performance.

• •Create and maintain technical documentation, equipment requirements, test results, process instructions, and engineering reports.
• •Develop training materials and provide training on automation equipment, processes, and technologies.
• •Support standardization of automation practices, equipment requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• •Participate in continuous improvement activities and contribute engineering recommendations based on data, testing, and manufacturing observations.
• •Share technical knowledge and lessons learned with technicians, engineers, and other manufacturing partners.