Principal Applications Engineer (Silicon Photonics - SiPh)
About The Position
FormFactor is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer (Silicon Photonics - SiPh) to define technical requirements for advanced optoelectronic test and measurement solutions, validate solutions through testing, and apply applications knowledge to create customer-centric solutions. This role serves as a critical link between customers, Product Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Applications teams, ensuring FormFactor products address emerging market and technology needs. This position is ideal for a highly experienced technical leader with deep expertise in semiconductor device characterization, optical test methodologies, and Silicon Photonics.
Requirements
- 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
- Degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, or a related field.
- Relevant industry experience in optical-system development, photonics, semiconductor equipment, or test and measurement.
- Experience with Silicon Photonics devices and technologies such as waveguides, optical transceivers, photodiodes, VCSELs, beam optics, and integrated photonic circuits.
- Experience in Applications Engineering, Field Applications Engineering, Technical Sales, or customer-facing technical support roles.
- Familiarity with semiconductor wafer probing systems and automated test environments.
- Understanding of semiconductor test methodologies, test automation, and advanced characterization techniques.
- Proficient in developing test scripts in Python and analyzing data in JMP.
- Familiarity with semiconductor processing and advanced packaging.
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Optics
- Problem Solving
- Python (Programming Language)
- SAS JMP (Statistical Software)
- Scripting
- Semiconductor Characterization
- Silicon Photonics
- Statistical Analysis
- Statistical Data
- Statistics
- Training and Development
- Troubleshooting
Responsibilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and Global Sales organizations to develop innovative measurement solutions for advanced semiconductor applications.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for on-wafer semiconductor device measurements and SiPh test applications, translating customer requirements into product requirements.
- Lead technical definition, application validation, and customer success for new products.
- Design, execute, and analyze complex application experiments to evaluate product performance and customer use cases.
- Develop application methodologies, best practices, and technical documentation to support successful product deployment.
- Create and deliver advanced technical training programs for Field Applications Engineers, Sales teams, customers, and business partners.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across multidisciplinary project teams.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- disability coverage
- a 401(k) with company match
- employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- paid time off
- quarterly profit-sharing bonuses
- flexible spending or savings accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
