Sr Mfg Equipment Maintenance Tech

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.

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The Senior Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician supports, maintains, troubleshoots, and improves semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in the production of advanced MEMS technologies. This seniorlevel role partners closely with Operations and Engineering teams to sustain tool performance, enhance equipment reliability, and ensure production output meets safety, quality, and productivity standards. The position requires deep technical expertise in electromechanical systems, fluidics, chemical delivery systems, automation, and highprecision diagnostics, along with strong communication skills for equipment recovery, preventative maintenance execution, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of semiconductor and MEMS manufacturing equipment, diagnosing issues across electromechanical, pneumatic, chemical, and automated control systems.

• Execute complex and highpriority equipment recovery actions to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity.

• Lead rootcause analyses and corrective actions to address recurring tool issues.

Preventative & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop, refine, and execute sophisticated preventative and predictive maintenance procedures.

• Monitor equipment performance data to identify trends, failure points, and reliability improvement opportunities.

• Ensure maintenance activities adhere to safety, cleanliness, and compliance requirements.

Tool Performance & Optimization

• Partner with Engineering to implement hardware and software upgrades, process improvements, and system modifications.

• Analyze tool performance metrics, reliability data, and yield impacts to recommend optimization strategies.

• Support qualification, release, and continuous improvement of new and existing manufacturing equipment.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource for technicians across multiple shifts.

• Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to junior and midlevel maintenance technicians.

• Collaborate crossfunctionally with Operations, Engineering, Safety, and Quality teams to ensure alignment on priorities and manufacturing readiness.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance actions, equipment downtime, parts usage, and technical findings.

• Contribute to the creation and revision of maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and work instructions.

• Ensure all work aligns with industry standards, environmental regulations, and internal safety protocols.

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