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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:\nThe Sr Mechanical Design Engineer will drive the design and development of probe card mechanical components and assembly processes, ensuring robust, manufacturable, and reliable solutions. This role will also lead efforts in characterization, modeling, reliability analysis, and design debug, supporting activities from qualification through production testing. Responsibilities include failure analysis, documentation, technology transfer, and training to ensure seamless integration across development and manufacturing.\nKey Responsibilities:\nMechanical Design:\nDesign probe card mechanical components, development test vehicles, and tooling fixtures.\nGenerate, release, and maintain design drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM).\nProcess Development:\nDevelop probe card mechanical assembly processes, create work instructions, and conduct production training.\nPerformance Characterization:\nExecute fundamental probe card performance characterization in a lab environment.\nSupport integration engineers in product characterization activities.\nIssue Resolution:\nProvide support for production and customer applications related to mechanical assembly issues.\nRecommend and implement corrective actions based on root cause analysis.\nCollaboration & Documentation:\nWork closely with R&D, Process Integration, and Operations teams to ensure timely task completion.\nMaintain accurate documentation for designs, processes, and training materials.\nSkills:\nCross-Departmental Collaboration, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Detail-Oriented, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T), JMP Pro, Material Selection, Mechanical Components Design, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Python (Programming Language), SolidWorks, Structural AnalysisEducation & Experience:\nBachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience | RequiredPay Range:\n$90,500.00 - $118,755.00Pay Range Explained:\nThis role in Livermore, California pays between $90,500.00 and $118,755.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. 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