Sr Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering

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.

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Job Description:

FormFactor is seeking a strategic and technically adept Senior Manager to lead our Mechanical Design Engineering team. This role is responsible for driving the development of next-generation Production RF and Analytical wafer probing products. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership capabilities with deep mechanical engineering expertise to guide a high-performing team in delivering innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.

This position plays a critical role in shaping the mechanical engineering roadmap, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and ensuring alignment with cross-functional teams to meet business and customer needs.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance, career development, and performance management.

• Oversee the full mechanical design lifecycle-from concept through production-ensuring high-quality, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.

• Collaborate with electrical engineering, manufacturing, product management, and applications teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.

• Champion engineering best practices including design reviews, DFMEA, PFMEA, tolerance analysis, and validation testing.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery of program milestones.

• Partner with operations and customer-facing teams to resolve field issues and drive continuous product improvement.

• Drive innovation in mechanical design, analysis, process development, and testing.

• Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and processes to enhance team efficiency and product quality.

• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development for mechanical engineering capabilities, infrastructure, and future product opportunities.

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