New

Equipment Engineer

FormFactor, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)

Feb 06, 2026
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 Equipment Engineer - Photolithography and Etch will execute defined tasks under close to moderate supervision in the photolithography and etch processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role focuses on equipment uptime, basic troubleshooting, and supporting process and maintenance engineers while learning to ensure alignment with process requirements and continuous improvement goals. Key Responsibilities: Tool Installation & Qualification Assist with installation, startup, and qualification activities for photolithography and etch equipment. Support documentation of equipment requirements, configurations, and procedures. Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair Perform basic troubleshooting activities and escalate more complex issues to senior engineers or vendors. Use FDC, SPC, and available analytics tools with guidance to help identify issues and contribute to corrective actions. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Execute standard preventive maintenance procedures. Follow established troubleshooting methods to support equipment stability. Equipment Performance Monitoring Track basic tool metrics such as uptime and throughput. Assist in updating dashboards and identifying performance trends under supervision. Spare Parts & Vendor Coordination Help manage spare parts inventory, including organization and ordering support. Coordinate with vendors for routine tool support, upgrades, and repairs with guidance from senior staff. Process-Equipment Interaction Partner with process engineers to ensure equipment meets operational needs. Support experiments, tests, and data collection related to processequipment performance. Continuous Improvement Participate in cost, reliability, and efficiency improvement projects as a team member. Contribute ideas and support data gathering, testing, and implementation activities. Farmers Branch, TX - On-Site Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off. Skills: Automation, Cleanroom Operations, Equipment Set Up, Etching Equipment, Photolithography Equipment, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Solving, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Tool Management, Troubleshooting Education & Experience: No previous professional experience\| Required Equal Employment Opportunity Statement FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation. For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in:AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location.