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(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.\nRooted 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.\nShift:\nThe regular hours for this position are day shift.Job Description:\nWe are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Principal Product Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate the applicability of our products and technical capabilities for new and evolving customer silicon devices. This role serves as a critical technical link between customers, Sales, Field Applications, Product Management, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, helping translate complex customer requirements into manufacturable product solutions.\nWorking with a high degree of independence, the Principal Product Manufacturing Engineer analyzes customer and device requirements, assesses technical feasibility, identifies potential risks, and recommends solutions that balance customer needs with product and manufacturing capabilities. This role provides technical guidance throughout the customer engagement process and helps enable successful product adoption, manufacturability, and execution.\nThe ideal candidate combines strong engineering judgment, customer-facing communication skills, and a proactive, data-driven approach to solving complex technical problems.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nTechnical Applications & Product Expertise\nDevelop and maintain advanced knowledge of the company’s products, technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and application requirements.\nIndependently evaluate complex customer silicon devices and technical requirements to determine product applicability, feasibility, and manufacturability.\nTranslate customer requirements into clear technical specifications, recommendations, and solutions.\nIdentify technical risks, constraints, and potential integration challenges early in the application process.\nApply engineering principles, product knowledge, and data analysis to resolve complex or ambiguous application challenges.\nServe as a technical resource for application-specific questions and product capability assessments.\nCustomer & Cross-Functional Partnership\nServe as a key technical interface supporting Sales, Marketing, Field Applications, Customer Support Engineering, Product Management, and other internal stakeholders.\nCommunicate technical recommendations, trade-offs, risks, and product capabilities clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nEngage with customer engineering and procurement organizations as needed to clarify requirements and support technical alignment.\nPartner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Management to evaluate customer requirements and develop solutions that can be successfully manufactured and supported.\nLead or support technical discussions related to complex customer applications, product capability, manufacturability, and issue resolution.\nTechnical Problem Solving\nInvestigate complex application, product, and manufacturability issues using structured problem-solving and data-driven engineering methods.\nCoordinate cross-functional technical investigations and drive issues toward timely resolution.\nPerform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective or preventive actions when application requirements, product performance, or manufacturing capabilities do not align.\nExercise independent technical judgment when evaluating multiple solution paths and determining appropriate recommendations.\nNew Product & Customer Introduction\nSupport the technical evaluation and introduction of new customer devices, applications, and product configurations.\nPartner with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure proposed solutions are technically viable and manufacturable.\nIdentify opportunities to improve application readiness, technical evaluation methods, and handoffs between customer-facing and manufacturing organizations.\nProvide technical input that helps accelerate customer qualification and successful product introduction.\nContinuous Improvement\nIdentify and lead improvements to application engineering tools, test methods, technical documentation, workflows, and integration processes.\nAnalyze recurring technical issues and customer requirements to identify opportunities for product, process, or capability improvements.\nDevelop and maintain technical standards, application guidelines, best practices, and other documentation that supports consistent execution.\nShare technical knowledge and best practices with engineering and customer-facing teams.\nContribute technical insight to product and process improvements that enhance manufacturability, scalability, quality, and the overall customer experience.\nSkills:\nAbstract Thinking, Autodesk AutoCAD, CAD Tools, Communication, Microsoft Office, ScriptingEducation & Experience:\nMinimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work | RequiredPay Range:\n$99,600.00 - $130,725.00Pay Range Explained:\nThis role in Sacramento, California pays between $99,600.00 and $130,725.00 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\nFormFactor 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. 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