Sr Mechanical Design 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:

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and drive innovation in mechanical design for advanced technology platforms. This role focuses on developing precision mechanical components and assemblies that enable characterization and validation of cutting-edge designs. You will own the design pipeline, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to novel architecture development.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development

• Create and release precision mechanical components and assemblies (e.g., characterization fixtures, validation structures) to support new product architectures.

• Develop robust design solutions for complex mechanical interfaces and integration challenges.

Process Ownership

• Own and continuously improve the mechanical design pipeline, ensuring efficiency and scalability.

• Maintain and update design templates, standards, and documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with electrical, optical, and process engineers to gather requirements and translate them into manufacturable designs.

• Support inspection, assembly, and troubleshooting of mechanical components during prototyping and validation phases.

Analysis and Optimization

• Perform minor Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate structural integrity and optimize designs.

• Contribute to brainstorming and feasibility studies for novel architectures.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure designs meet internal quality standards and customer specifications.

• Participate in IQA reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills:

AutoCAD 3D, Collaborating, Communication, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), MATLAB, Python (Programming Language), Scripting, SolidWorks

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience | Required

Pay Range:

$90,500.00 - $118,755.00

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Livermore, California pays between $90,500.00 and $118,755.00 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.