Factory Expansion Lead
FormFactor
Factory Expansion Lead
FormFactor
Produces probe cards and test systems
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:
The Factory Expansion Lead reports to the Equipment Engineering Director and leads high-impactcomplex, cross-functional factory ramp and capacity expansion programs for the Farmers Branch site. This role owns integrated program planning and execution across equipment readiness, facilities preparation, process qualification, staffing, supply chain, capital tracking, and production release across semiconductor manufacturing, assembly, and test operations.
Operating at an advanced individual contributor level, this position provides structure, governance, and execution discipline for ambiguous, complex manufacturing initiatives with significant business impact. The successful candidate will influence stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, EHS, IT, and external suppliers to deliver safe, timely, and scalable ramp outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Own integrated ramp plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, resource needs, and recovery actions for critical manufacturing programs.
Coordinate execution across Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, Facilities, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, EHS, IT, and external suppliers.
Track equipment delivery, installation readiness, facilities requirements, process qualification, staffing readiness, capacity targets, and production release milestones.
Create concise executive updates, dashboards, scorecards, escalation summaries, and decision-support materials.
Identify constraints early, drive cross-functional problem solving, escalate risks with recommendations, and maintain execution against business milestones.
Support capital planning, budget tracking, investment prioritization, vendor readiness, and resource tradeoff decisions.
Standardize ramp management tools, templates, governance processes, stage gates, and lessons learned for future programs.
Improve visibility, predictability, and scalability of manufacturing readiness processes through data-driven planning and governance.
Champion a culture of Ownership & Accountability, continuous improvement, and disciplined program execution aligned with FormFactor values.
Preferred Qualifications, Experience & Education:
Experience leading complex manufacturing ramp programs, factory startups, site expansions, factory transfers, new product introductions, or capacity enablement initiatives.
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor assembly, electronics test, cleanroom operations, advanced manufacturing, or high-mix precision manufacturing environments.
Advanced program management capability, including integrated scheduling, milestone management, dependency tracking, risk management, issue escalation, governance, and executive communication.
Experience coordinating equipment selection, capital approval, vendor readiness, tool delivery, installation, facilities hookup, commissioning, qualification, and release to production.
Ability to influence senior leaders, technical teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
Experience developing dashboards, status reports, recovery plans, scorecards, and decision frameworks using Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel, Power BI, Jira, or similar systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize complex technical and operational topics for leadership audiences.
Preferred certifications include PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, or other relevant program, operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement credentials.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
Farmers Branch, TX
Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.
Skills:
Clean Rooms, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Factory Operations, Factory Setup, Factory Startup, Greenfield Development, Greenfield Projects, Manufacturing Startups, Project Management, Project Management Tools, Semiconductor Equipment, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Start-Up Environment, Teamwork.
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 12 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 experience | Required.
FormFactor Benefits:
Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.
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.
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Produces probe cards and test systems
FormFactor provides test and measurement tools for integrated circuits, mainly probe cards and testing systems used across the IC lifecycle. It enables wafer-level testing by connecting devices under test to measurement gear via probe cards, probe stations, analytical probes, and thermal/cryogenic subsystems. The company differentiates itself with a broad, integrated portfolio gained through acquisitions (MicroProbe, Cascade Microtech, FRT, Advantest assets) and a focus on end-to-end wafer testing for DRAM, NAND Flash, SoCs, and high-frequency applications. Its goal is to help semiconductor makers improve device performance and manufacturing yields while speeding time-to-profit by offering reliable, comprehensive test interfaces and measurement systems.
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