Senior Principal Laser Technology Manufacturing Engineer

3 days ago


Livermore, California, United States FormFactor Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Laser Technology Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at FormFactor. As a key member of our manufacturing engineering team, you will be responsible for leading edge laser drilling equipment, product process development, and driving capacity/capability solution paths.

This role requires an advanced technical knowledge of laser systems and the ability to support existing processes, excursion root cause analysis, NCR dispositions, MES enhancements, and implementation of automated laser drilling process controls.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with current process owners to learn existing process recipe management systems and automate manual processes.
  • Provide manufacturing files and instructions for new designs to ensure manufacturing readiness.
  • Establish quality controls, yield tracking, and tool health management to ensure laser drilling process capability.
  • Develop solutions for drilling within extremely tight tolerances and shape of guide plates.
  • Drive coordination to set up maintenance of laser systems based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
  • Maintain, update, and improve production work instructions and associated training and certification of production technicians.
  • Submit IT tasks and partner with web app developers to update and modify factory MES system interface to process equipment and automate recipe generation.
  • Support manufacturing engineering activity by recognizing, prioritizing, and acting on improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and solution seek to meet new requirements of new laser processes.
  • Project manage and participate in fleet expansion as we continue to grow our business and tighten our tolerances.
  • Able to coordinate with equipment vendors to seek debug support, plan upgrades, solve issues, or new equipment acquisitions as required.
  • Partner with production teams, employ long-term repairs, and communicate status and recovery plans throughout the issue resolution process.
  • Develop and systematize methods to track and troubleshoot production issues, perform failure analysis, and drive long-term resolutions.
Requirements:
  • BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering + 5-7 years or equivalent experience in Semiconductor or equivalent technology equipment engineering.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills as related to manufacturing issues.
  • Able to work with limited supervision, is self-directed, and has a methodical approach to solving technical problems.
  • Familiarity with mechanical machined parts, CAD component and assembly drawings.
  • Able to use hierarchy BOM structure to determine parts required for equipment repair or upgrades.
  • Have solid computer skills on a variety of Windows versions or equipment interfaces.
  • Software experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint; Excel Macros, AutoCAD (JMP & MySQL are a Plus).
  • Experience in use of Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments; quality and continuous improvement methodologies such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA & pFMEA), Root-cause Analysis (RCA), and/or Lean Manufacturing, 5's, 8D, corrective actions.
  • Use hand tools including wrenches, dial indicators, calipers, thermal measurement devices & standards, laser energy meters, and other various equipment technology specific laser drilling equipment.
  • Working knowledge of addition, multiplication, algebra, geometry, and physics will support process capability understanding and improvement.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written in English.
  • Familiarity with clean room procedures and protocols.
Working Conditions:
  • Occasionally sitting, standing, and working in a clean room environment for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hours or more per day.
  • Office environment.
  • Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, based on business requirements.
  • Able to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocol/requirements.
  • Work area has fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
  • Moderate to loud noise level.


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