FormFactor Inc. · 1 day ago
Equipment Engineer – Assembly & Test
Farmers Branch, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFormFactor, Inc. is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies for the semiconductor industry. The Equipment Engineer, Assembly & Test is responsible for optimizing assembly and electrical test equipment to ensure safety, quality, and delivery targets while driving uptime, yield, and throughput through structured troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
ManufacturingMobileSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Serve as equipment owner for assigned assembly/test tools (e.g., precision alignment stations, adhesives/epoxy dispense, curing ovens, bonders, electrical test stands/handlers)
Define and maintain PM schedules, calibration plans, spare parts lists, and health checks; track MTBF/MTTR
Author and update standard work (setup, qualification, operation) and maintenance work instructions
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)
Partner with Process 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
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)
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
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 Management
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending and savings accounts
401(k)
ESPP
Paid time off
Company
FormFactor Inc.
FormFactor is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full IC life cycle – from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debug, to qualification and production test.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2025-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2003-06-12IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Slessor
Chief Executive Officer
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