Sr Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering

1 day ago

Beaverton, Oregon, United States FormFactor Inc. Full time $138,900 - $182,280

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:

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills:

8D Problem Solving, A3 Problem Solving, CAD Tools, DMAIC, Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering Principles, Mechanical Product Design, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design, Product Development Projects, RF Simulations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), SolidWorks, Wafer Probing

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent work experience | Required

Pay Range:

$138, $182,280.00

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Beaverton, Oregon pays between $138,900.00 and $182,280.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You'll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

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.

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