Automation Inspection Manufacturing Engineer.

FormFactor•Livermore, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking an Automation Inspection Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain automated inspection solutions for probe feature inspection. This role will drive manufacturing automation initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, and cycle time. The engineer will lead the development of automated probe inspection and storage processes, work towards eliminating manual back-end inspection activities, and provide engineering support for automated probe insertion equipment. Collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, and Wafer Engineering is key to implementing innovative automation technologies and supporting New Product Introductions (NPI).

Requirements

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 experience.

Responsibilities

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.