Automation Inspection Manufacturing Engineer

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.

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

The Automation Inspection Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining automated inspection solutions for probe feature inspection while driving manufacturing automation initiatives that improve quality, productivity, and cycle time. This position will lead the development of automated probe inspection and storage processes, eliminate manual back-end inspection activities, and provide engineering support for automated probe insertion equipment. The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, and Wafer Engineering to implement innovative automation technologies and support New Product Introductions (NPI).

• Develop and implement automated inspection solutions for probe feature inspection.
• Design, optimize, and sustain automated probe storage and handling processes.
• Support the elimination of manual back-end inspection processes through automation.
• Provide engineering support for automated probe insertion equipment, including process development, equipment qualification, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support process qualification, validation, and implementation for new and existing products.
• Establish and maintain robust process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and data-driven decision making.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, FMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing procedures.
• Support engineering change implementation (ECO/ECCB) and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Train manufacturing technicians and operators on new equipment, automation systems, manufacturing processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, and Wafer Engineering to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands‑on support during equipment qualification, production ramp, process validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on automation, process capability, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.

• Automation Engineering
• Automation Systems
• Defect Metrology
• Dimensional Metrology
• Engineering Process
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Process Engineering
• Measurement Analysis
• Optical Metrology
• Precision Metrology
• Problem Resolution
• Semiconductor Engineering
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting
• Work Instructions
• Writing Work Instructions

Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work

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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.

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