Principal Product Manufacturing Engineer

## Principal Product Manufacturing Engineer Apply:
Remote, CA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR101360
** 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:

** We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Principal Product Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate the applicability of our products and technical capabilities for new and evolving customer silicon devices. This role serves as a critical technical link between customers, Sales, Field Applications, Product Management, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, helping translate complex customer requirements into manufacturable product solutions.  Working with a high degree of independence, the Principal Product Manufacturing Engineer analyzes customer and device requirements, assesses technical feasibility, identifies potential risks, and recommends solutions that balance customer needs with product and manufacturing capabilities.

This role provides technical guidance throughout the customer engagement process and helps enable successful product adoption, manufacturability, and execution.  The ideal candidate combines strong engineering judgment, customer-facing communication skills, and a proactive, data-driven approach to solving complex technical problems.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Technical Applications & Product Expertise
*** Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of the company’s products, technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and application requirements.
* Independently evaluate complex customer silicon devices and technical requirements to determine product applicability, feasibility, and manufacturability.
* Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications, recommendations, and solutions.
* Identify technical risks, constraints, and potential integration challenges early in the application process.
* Apply engineering principles, product knowledge, and data analysis to resolve complex or ambiguous application challenges.
* Serve as a technical resource for application-specific questions and product capability assessments.  
** Customer & Cross-Functional Partnership
*** Serve as a key technical interface supporting Sales, Marketing, Field Applications, Customer Support Engineering, Product Management, and other internal stakeholders.
* Communicate technical recommendations, trade-offs, risks, and product capabilities clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Engage with customer engineering and procurement organizations as needed to clarify requirements and support technical alignment.
* Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Management to evaluate customer requirements and develop solutions that can be successfully manufactured and supported.
* Lead or support technical discussions related to…