Equipment Engineer - Photolithography and Etch

Equipment Engineer

• Photolithography and Etch FormFactor, Inc.

life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) Mar 18, 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 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.

Key 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. Farmers Branch, TX 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:

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 Education & Experience:

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| 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:

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