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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:\nFormFactor is the world's leading provider of semiconductor test and measurement technologies. We are seeking an experienced Sr Manager, RF Desig n to lead a team of RF Probe Card Designers responsible for the design, development, and release of advanced RF and high-frequency probe card solutions supporting semiconductor applications across wireless communications, AI, computing, automotive, and next-generation technologies.\nThis role is responsible for leading a team of designers, driving technical and operational excellence, managing design execution, advancing design methodologies, and developing organizational capability within the RF Design Center. The manager is expected to champion continuous improvement initiatives that increase design quality, scalability, automation, and productivity across the organization.\nAs a senior manager, this position leads a professional design team, establishes departmental objectives, develops talent, allocates resources, and ensures successful execution of strategic and operational priorities. The role works closely with Product and Applications Engineering, Signal Integrity and RF Engineering, Operations, and Global Customer teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective RF probe card solutions.\nKey Responsibilities:\nPeople Leadership\nLead, coach, and develop a team of RF Probe Card Designers.\n\nEstablish team goals, performance expectations, and individual development plans.\n\nRecruit, hire, mentor, and retain high-performing technical talent.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, accuracy, innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.\n\nDevelop succession plans and support career growth opportunities for team members.\n\nTechnical Leadership\nDirect the production design of RF and microwave probe card solutions\n\nProvide technical leadership for the design of complex RF probe card architectures, transmission line structures, and probe technologies.\n\nContinuously evaluate and improve RF probe card design methodologies, design tools, design rules, and workflows.\n\nEstablish and maintain design metrics and utilize data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities for process and methodology improvements.\n\nDrive design standardization, methodology development, design reuse, and best practices across product families and FormFactor sites to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency.\n\nCollaborate with RF/SI engineering, measurement, applications engineering, and product engineering teams to optimize electrical and mechanical performance.\n\nProject and Program Leadership\nBalance design resources to meet delivery, quality, cost, and performance objectives.\n\nManage multiple complex development projects simultaneously through various stages of the product lifecycle.\n\nEnsure on-time completion of design milestones, design reviews, and product releases.\n\nProvide project status, resource planning, and performance metrics to management.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nCollaborate closely with Product Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Management teams.\n\nDrive seamless transfer of new products from development into production design.\n\nChampion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.\n\nLead technical investigations and corrective actions for customer-impacting issues.\n\nPartner with cross functional leadership to establish robust SIOP processes.\n\nProcess, Design Methodology, and Continuous Improvement\nOwn and continuously evolve RF probe card design methodologies to improve quality, predictability, scalability, and design cycle time.\n\nDrive implementation of design automation, parametric design techniques, CAD tool enhancements, and workflow improvements.\n\nEstablish and maintain design standards, design rules, templates, libraries, and best practices.\n\nLead initiatives to reduce design iterations, improve first-pass design success rates, and enhance manufacturability.\n\nDevelop KPIs and performance metrics to measure effectiveness of design processes and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nUtilize Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and other structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate recurring design and product quality issues.\n\nLead change management activities related to design methodologies, design rules, CAD tools, and engineering workflows.\n\nPreferred Qualifications & Experiences:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering discipline.\n\nMinimum 8 years of experience in semiconductor test, RF product development, probe cards, advanced interconnect technologies, microelectronics, PCB design, or related industries.\n\nMinimum 3 years of engineering leadership, technical leadership, or people management experience.\n\nDemonstrated success leading cross-functional development projects from concept through production release.\n\nExperience managing technical professionals and building high-performing teams.\n\nExperience in semiconductor wafer probe, RF test systems, or advanced packaging technologies.\n\nExperience leading global engineering teams and cross-site development activities.\n\nTechnical Skills:\nStrong understanding of RF, microwave, and high-speed electrical design principles.\n\nExperience with RF probe cards, RF interposers, test interfaces, substrates, or related semiconductor test hardware.\n\nUnderstanding of PCB, thin-film, ceramic, advanced substrate technologies. Understanding of SMT manufacturing process.\n\nDemonstrated experience developing and implementing engineering design methodologies, standards, and best practices.\n\nExperience driving design automation and design productivity improvements.\n\nWorking knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, Ishikawa, IS/IS NOT, root-cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, and Gage R&R principles.\n\nExcellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nSkills:\nATE Testing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Design Methods, Engineering Management, Lean Methodologies, PCB Layout Design, RF Microwave Design, RF Simulations, Team LeadershipEducation & Experience:\nMinimum 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 | RequiredPay Range:\n$130,600.00 - $171,465.00Pay Range Explained:\nThis role in Tallahassee, Florida pays between $130,600.00 and $171,465.00 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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