Equipment Engineer – Photolithography and Etch

FormFactor Inc.•Farmers Branch, TX

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 Equipment Engineer – Photolithography and Etch will execute defined tasks with moderate autonomy in the photolithography and etch processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment, ensuring tooling reliability, uptime, and alignment with process requirements while driving continuous improvement and cost containment.

Requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data Analysis
Etching
Inspection Systems
Interpersonal Communication
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Metrology
Photolithography
Problem Solving
Python (Programming Language)
Six Sigma
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Working Independently
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

Tool Installation & Qualification: Installation, startup, and qualification of photolithography and etch equipment. Define equipment requirements and ensure proper documentation.
Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair: Utilize FDC, SPC, and real-time analytics to identify, root-cause, and implement corrective actions.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Applies standard troubleshooting and maintenance methods.
Equipment Performance Monitoring: Track tool metrics such as uptime, MTBF, and throughput. Use FDC and other analytics to build and analyze dashboards to identify performance degradation.
Spare Parts & Vendor Management: Manage spare parts inventory and evaluate, monitor, and coordinate with vendors for tool upgrades, repairs, and support.
Process-Equipment Interaction: Collaborate with process engineers to ensure equipment supports process requirements and stability.
Continuous Improvement: Participates in cost and reliability projects.