Factory Standup Program Manager - Semiconductor Operations

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Position:
Factory Standup Program Manager - Semiconductor Operations

Location:

Farmers Branch, TX

Job  • # of Openings: 1

Factory Standup Program Manager - Semiconductor Operations
Form Factor, Inc.
Farmers Branch, TX

In a world driven by the increased demand of technology, semiconductor manufacturers require a trusted partner to pioneer the frontiers of advanced integrated circuits (ICs). Form Factor, Inc. (FFI) is the world's leading supplier of semiconductor test and measurement products that power electronic systems used in computing, consumer technology, automotive, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other applications.

Our commitment extends beyond the technical realm to the very fabric of our culture. 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. Join us in experiencing the exhilaration of collaborating with a dynamic team, pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and contributing to a workplace where your voice is not just heard but valued and empowered.

Become an integral part of our journey as we collaboratively Form Our Future Together, setting the stage for a new era in semiconductor excellence.

The Factory Standup Program Manager will lead the strategic and tactical execution of new factory ramp-up initiatives in support of Form Factor's global semiconductor manufacturing expansion. This role is critical to ensuring operational readiness across facilities, cleanroom environments, equipment installation, systems integration, and workforce enablement.

Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, EHS, Supply Chain, and HR, the Program Manager will oversee the development and execution of detailed program roadmaps that ensure successful site launch—on time, within scope and budget—and aligned with the company's strategic semiconductor operations roadmap.

This individual will be responsible for managing interdependent work streams across highly technical domains, ensuring that equipment, infrastructure, and people are ready for production ramp. This includes cleanroom buildout, tool move-in and qualification, MES integration, and operator onboarding.

You will be at the center of Form Factor's ability to scale semiconductor capacity while ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence in every aspect of the standup process.

• Lead end-to-end factory standup and ramp planning for semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including equipment, process, workforce, and systems readiness.
• Build and manage integrated project schedules that align facilities buildout, cleanroom certification, tool install/qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and MES integration.
• Drive alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, and external vendors to deliver on complex technical dependencies.
• Oversee tool install coordination, working with equipment suppliers and internal teams to manage move-in, hook-up, and qualification timelines.
• Lead operational readiness planning, including workforce onboarding, training, and shift modeling for fab or advanced packaging environments.
• Coordinate with EHS and Facilities to ensure compliance with cleanroom, chemical, gas, electrical, and safety protocols.
• Monitor and report on critical metrics including project milestones, resource utilization, budget adherence, and production readiness KPIs.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for risk identification, issue resolution, and change control across program work streams.
• Ensure that Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), data capture, and automation technologies are deployed and validated in time for ramp.
• Drive change management to support system transitions, process adoption, and cultural integration in new factory environments.
• Develop and deliver executive-level program updates, dashboards, and recommendations.

• 7+ years of program/project management experience in semiconductor manufacturing, factory operations, or cleanroom environments.
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