Laser Drilling Manufacturing Engineer

FormFactor•Livermore, CA

3d•Onsite

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. The Laser Drilling Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining precision laser drilling processes for advanced ceramic substrates used in semiconductor manufacturing. This position will focus on micro-drilling applications with tight dimensional tolerances, recipe development and automation, and batch drilling technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce raw material utilization, and enhance product quality. The engineer will work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Equipment Engineering to support new product introductions, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives using nanosecond and femtosecond laser systems.

Requirements

Engineering Process
Laser Drilling
Manufacturing Process Engineering
Manufacturing Processes
Manufacturing Support
Problem Resolution
Problem Solving
Production Engineering
SPC Charts
SPC Implementation
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Technical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Work Instructions
Writing Work Instructions
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience; or PhD with 3 years of related experience; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and sustain precision laser drilling processes for ceramic materials with micron-level feature sizes and tight dimensional specifications.
Create, optimize, and automate laser drilling recipes to improve process consistency, setup time, and manufacturing efficiency.
Develop and implement batch drilling processes to maximize equipment utilization and reduce raw material consumption.
Support process development for both nanosecond and femtosecond laser systems.
Evaluate and optimize laser parameters, including power, pulse frequency, pulse duration, focus, scanning strategy, and drilling algorithms to achieve required quality and throughput.
Develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, productivity, and cycle time.
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 and metrology data to identify process improvements 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 laser drilling equipment, manufacturing processes, and best practices.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, and Equipment Engineering to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide hands-on support during equipment qualification, process validation, production ramp, and troubleshooting.
Lead continuous improvement projects focused on automation, yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and manufacturing cost reduction.