Sr. Principal Lithography Engineer
Job in
Livermore, Alameda County, California, 94551, USA
Listed on 2026-07-25
Listing for:
FormFactor, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Materials Engineering, Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Livermore, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR100816
** Forming Our Future together
** 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. Semiconductor companies rely upon Form Factor’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.
** Shift:
** The regular hours for this position are day shift.
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* Job Description:
** The
** Sr. Principal Lithography Engineer (MEMS R&D)
** is recognized as a technical authority responsible for driving innovation, strategy, and execution of advanced photolithography technologies across MEMS product development and manufacturing. This role requires deep expertise in semiconductor lithography processes, photoresist materials, optics, and microfabrication techniques, combined with the ability to solve highly complex technical challenges that have significant impact on business objectives and future technology roadmaps.
As a senior technical leader, you will define lithography development strategies, lead breakthrough process innovations, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across R&D, Product Development, Design Engineering, Operations, and Executive Leadership to enable next-generation MEMS technologies. The successful candidate will serve as a key contributor to Form Factor’s long-term technology differentiation and intellectual property development.
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* Key Responsibilities:
**** Technical Leadership & Innovation
*** Develop and execute long-range technology roadmaps for advanced MEMS photolithography processes and capabilities.
* Lead the research, development, characterization, and implementation of next-generation lithographic technologies for advanced probe card applications.
* Serve as the organization's subject matter expert in photolithography and related microfabrication technologies.
* Identify emerging industry trends and evaluate advanced lithography techniques, including:
Two-Photon Polymerization (2PP), Direct Laser Writing (DLW), Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL), and Advanced maskless lithography solutions
* Drive innovation through invention disclosures, patent generation, technical publications, and technology strategy development.
** Process Development & Optimization
*** Lead complex Design of Experiments (DOE) initiatives to develop and optimize advanced lithography processes across multiple substrate platforms.
* Develop scalable processes for high-resolution MEMS features, critical dimension control, and overlay optimization.
* Establish process windows and manufacturing-ready solutions for next-generation vertical probe technologies.
* Perform advanced statistical analysis and process characterization to improve yield, repeatability, and process capability.
* Define process control methodologies, metrology requirements, and qualification standards.
** Failure Analysis & Problem Solving
*** Lead root cause investigations for highly complex lithography, patterning, and integration challenges.
* Analyze MEMS structures using optical microscopy, SEM, FIB cross-sections, and other advanced characterization techniques.
* Apply first-principles engineering and data-driven methodologies to solve novel technical challenges.
* Provide expert guidance on resolving critical manufacturing and development issues.
** Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Partner with R&D, product design, process integration,…
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