Equipment Engineer
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 e xecute 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 process‑equipment 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
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