Director, Signal Integrity

Overview

Form Factor, 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. 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 welcomed and celebrated.

Everyone can make an impact here.

Shift The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description As the Director of Signal Integrity (SI), you will lead a globally distributed team of SI/PI engineers responsible for ensuring robust signal and power integrity across advanced electronic designs. This role requires a strategic leader who can balance technical depth with organizational leadership, driving innovation and operational excellence in high-speed design environments.

• Lead and manage a worldwide team of SI/PI engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Define team objectives, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of projects and solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance SI/PI capabilities and reduce design cycle times.

• Oversee design and modeling of power distribution networks and high-density I/O interfaces on PCBs, packages, connectors, and probe cards.
• Address critical SI/PI parameters such as signal reflections, bandwidth, crosstalk, and impedance control.
• Establish and enforce design constraints, specifications, and best practices for PCB and package layouts.

• Partner with internal design teams, customers, and external stakeholders across multiple global sites.
• Define and negotiate technical specifications aligned with business goals and customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and training to design organizations to strengthen SI/PI fundamentals.

• Support probe card development activities, ensuring compliance with SI/PI requirements.
• Drive adoption of advanced modeling, measurement, and characterization techniques to optimize performance.
• Influence technology roadmaps and contribute to strategic planning for future SI/PI challenges.

Allegro PCB Designer, ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS SIwave, Electrical Designs, Integrity Management, MATLAB, Packaging Technologies, Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), Signal Integrity, Simulation Modeling

Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles, with a Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience.

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This role in Livermore, California pays between $ and $ 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.

Form Factor is an equal opportunity employer. Form Factor 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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