Facilities Engineer

FormFactor Inc.•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

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. The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of facility systems that support semiconductor manufacturing. This role also provides critical support for factory operations, including tool installation, utility coordination, and fab readiness. The engineer ensures the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of critical infrastructure such as HVAC, ultrapure water, wastewater, chemical delivery, exhaust systems, CDA, vacuum systems, and bulk/ specialty gases.

Requirements

Autodesk AutoCAD
Clean Room Environment
Communication
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Energy Conservation
Engineering Analysis
Environmental Regulatory Compliance
Fluid Dynamics
HVAC Systems
ISO Standard
Mechanical System Design
Problem Solving
Project Management
Reliability Engineering
Semiconductor Fabrication
System Commissioning
Thermodynamics
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

Responsibilities

Facilities Engineering Apply advanced knowledge of HVAC, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and mechanical system design to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize systems including chilled water, exhaust, wastewater, CDA (Clean Dry Air), vacuum, bulk gas, chemical distribution, and HVAC.
Lead capital and sustaining projects involving facilities infrastructure upgrades, capacity expansions, and utility readiness for new tools.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for system failures or performance deviations.
Develop, update, and maintain engineering documentation including P&IDs, specifications, SOPs, equipment documentation, and system performance reports.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA, EPA, and semiconductor-specific standards.
Support energy efficiency, reliability improvement, and sustainability initiatives related to facility systems.
Factory Tool Install Support Own factory tool installations including utility planning, layout, site drawings, and field verification.
Review tool documentation and verify facility capacity and compatibility.
Support tool moves, retrofits, and deinstalls, ensuring safe and efficient factory configuration changes.
Own the site layout change control board and process, maintain site and factory layout drawings, and manage long-term facility and equipment layouts in partnership with the site leader.
Partner with Tool Owners and Production to ensure smooth tool startup, qualification, integration, and ownership of final utility connections to the tool.