Sr. Electrical Design Engineer

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.

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.

Job Description:

The Sr. Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the electrical design and development of advanced wafer probe card solutions based on customer specifications, product requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and established design-for-test (DFT) and design rules. This role applies electrical engineering principles and CAD tools to develop high-quality, manufacturable designs while supporting customer requirements, design schedules, and product performance objectives.

The engineer works collaboratively with customers and cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing Engineering, and global design organizations, to evaluate requirements, develop technical solutions, and support designs from feasibility through completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Design & Development

• Design advanced wafer probe cards based on customer specifications, internal manufacturing design rules, DFT requirements, and product specifications.
• Develop electrical circuits and probe card solutions that meet customer test and application requirements.
• Prepare probe card netlists and design data for probe heads, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and associated electrical components.
• Perform PCB design activities including parts placement, routing, transmission line analysis (TLA), design verification, and basic signal integrity considerations.
• Generate and verify netlist-based design files for electrical circuits and probe card designs.
• Apply knowledge of electrical circuits, product specifications, applications, and manufacturing design rules to develop custom probe card solutions.
• Apply logical and systematic design practices to identify and prevent potential design defects.

Project & Design Execution

• Plan and schedule assigned design activities to support customer and business requirements.
• Monitor design progress and manage assigned work to support on-time completion.
• Balance design quality, manufacturability, schedule, and cost requirements when developing engineering solutions.
• Complete assigned design activities in support of departmental and organizational goals.

Customer & Cross-Functional Support

• Work directly with customers to understand probe card requirements and develop electrical solutions that meet customer test needs.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and other internal stakeholders to provide timely feasibility analyses in response to customer requests.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to understand manufacturing capabilities, constraints, and design requirements.
• Work with globally distributed engineering and design teams on product designs, feasibility analyses, knowledge sharing, and training activities.
• Communicate technical information and design considerations effectively with both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.

Design Process & Continuous Improvement

• Define, document, and improve electrical design processes, methods, and best practices.
• Provide feedback to internal CAD and design-tool development teams regarding tool functionality and usability.
• Support verification and evaluation of new or updated internal design tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve design quality, efficiency, consistency, and manufacturability.
• Maintain appropriate engineering documentation in accordance with established design processes and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles, circuits, PCB design, and electronic components.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and translate customer requirements into practical electrical designs.
• Understanding of schematic/netlist-driven design processes and design verification.
• Familiarity with PCB layout concepts, including component placement, routing, and transmission line considerations.
• General knowledge of signal integrity concepts and their application to electrical design.
• Ability to troubleshoot design issues using a logical, systematic approach.
• Ability to manage multiple design activities and priorities while meeting established schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to design accuracy and quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to learn and apply new engineering tools, design methodologies, and product technologies.

Skills:

Analog Circuits Design, Autodesk AutoCAD, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Effective Presentations, Microsoft Office, PCB Layout Design, PCB Troubleshooting, Positive Communication, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design, Project Management, Scripting Languages, Self Motivation, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Signal Integrity, Wafer Probing

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience | Required

Pay Range:

$90,500.00 - $118,755.00

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Livermore, California pays between $90,500.00 and $118,755.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.

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