Engineering Program Manager

FormFactor Inc.•Livermore, CA

About The Position

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 Engineering Program Manager provides technical and program leadership for complex, cross‑functional product development initiatives from early concept through high‑volume manufacturing. This role owns execution across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring on‑time delivery, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets are met. The Program Manager partners closely with engineering, marketing, operations, supply chain, and finance to drive programs through ideation, development, NPI, ramp, and sustainment. A strong technical background is essential, enabling the Program Manager to synthesize complex technical data, guide decision‑making, and communicate clear status and risks to executive leadership. This role demonstrates extreme ownership of the product and outcomes.

Requirements

Communication
Effective Presentations
Meeting Facilitation
Microsoft Office
Pareto Charts
Product Development Lifecycle
Program Management
Project Management
Semiconductors
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Test Probes
Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Program & Product Lifecycle Leadership Lead cross‑functional teams through all phases of the product development lifecycle, from concept ideation to transfer into high‑volume manufacturing.
Own product deliverables, schedules, risks, and dependencies across development milestones.
Ensure programs meet Time‑to‑Market expectations by proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving issues.
Cross‑Functional Execution & Influence Build and maintain strong working relationships across engineering, marketing, operations, supply chain, and finance.
Align teams on priorities, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring accountability and focus.
Drive execution through influence rather than authority, motivating teams to tackle challenges as they arise.
Technical & Analytical Leadership Leverage technical expertise to review and digest engineering data from labs, cleanrooms, and manufacturing environments.
Guide teams toward system‑level solutions by maintaining a product “top‑to‑bottom” understanding.
Communicate clear, concise program status, risks, and tradeoffs to executive stakeholders.
Financial & Risk Management Drive complex programs through financial rigor, including ROI analysis, budget control, and cost management.
Lead FMEA activities to identify and mitigate technical, manufacturing, and supply‑chain risks.
Ensure designs and processes are optimized for manufacturability and long‑term sustainment.
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Ramp Own NPI on‑time delivery (OTD) and quality metrics.
Support products through ramp‑to‑volume manufacturing, including sustaining activities.
Lead root cause investigations for design, manufacturing, or field quality issues.
Establish and run cross‑functional task forces to rapidly address critical problems and ensure timely resolution.