Sobre esta vaga de Process Engineer na FormFactor
Forming Our Future together
FormFactor, 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 FormFactor’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.
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Shift:
The regular hours for this position are day shift.Job Description:
The Process Engineer, Assembly & Test owns and optimizes assembly and electrical test equipment, used in the manufacturing of high-performing probe cards, to ensure safety, quality, and delivery (SQD) targets. Drive uptime, yield, and throughput by applying structured troubleshooting, preventive/predictive maintenance, and data-driven continuous improvement aligned with FormFactor processes.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Process Ownership & Reliability
Serve as process owner for assigned assembly/test tools (e.g., precision alignment stations, adhesives/epoxy dispense, curing ovens, bonders, electrical test stands/handlers and laser cutting).
Author and update standard work (setup, qualification, operation) and maintenance work instructions.
2) Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Apply 5 Whys, Ishikawa, pareto analysis, and fault isolation to resolve equipment, fixture, sensor, and software PLC/HMI issues.
Execute containment and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA); verify effectiveness via run charts and capability checks (e.g., Cpk, GR&R for measurement systems).
3) Process Support & Continuous Improvement
Partner with Equipment Engineering to ensure equipment meets process windows (adhesive deposition, cure profiles, alignment tolerances, electrical test limits).
Propose and implement low-cost automation, poke-yoke fixtures, recipe optimizations, and error-proofing.
Participate in DOE and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment changes, capture learnings in the equipment history log.
4) Data & Documentation
Track uptime, yield loss by cause, first-pass yield (FPY), cycle time, and throughput; publish weekly dashboards.
Maintain calibration certificates, change control records, and risk assessments (PFMEA updates for equipment changes).
5) Safety, Compliance & Training
Ensure equipment complies with EHS (LOTO, machine guarding, ergonomics, chemical handling for adhesives/solvents).
Train operators/technicians on safe operations, preventive checks, and basic troubleshooting; verify training effectiveness with observations and signoffs.
Farmers Branch, TX
Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.
Skills:
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Electrical Testing Equipments, ESD Control, HMI Software, IQ OQ PQ, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Metal Bonding, Metrology, Precision Alignments, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Python (Programming Language), Reading Schematics, Robotics, SPC Charts, Structured Query Language (SQL), Vendor ManagementEducation & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience | RequiredEqual Employment Opportunity Statement
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