Vice President, Global Probes Field Applications

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies across the semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debugging, to qualification and production test. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Shift

Day shift.

Job Description

The Vice President, Global Probes Field Applications is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the global Field Applications strategy for FormFactor’s Probes Business Unit. This role owns customer technical engagement, feasibility analysis, and PCIF execution for probe products worldwide, ensuring disciplined execution, consistent customer experience, and improved design‑win performance across all regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide global leadership for Probes Field Applications across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Own the Field Applications lifecycle from initial customer engagement through PCIF submission.
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for strategic and global probe customers.
• Drive improvements in probe design win rates, FA cycle time, and PCIF First‑Time‑Right metrics.
• Partner with Sales leadership to align technical execution with opportunity and account strategies.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure clear ownership and clean handoffs post‑PCIF.
• Represent the Voice of the Customer in product roadmap planning, NPI, and technology reviews.
• Standardize KPIs, dashboards, and operating cadence across regions.
• Lead, develop, and assess global Field Applications leadership and engineering talent.
• Plan global resource capacity, hiring, and skills development to support business growth.
• Drive a culture of ownership, execution excellence, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Field Applications, Engineering, or technical customer‑facing roles.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting large global semiconductor customers.
• Deep expertise in probe cards, wafer probing, and semiconductor test applications.
• Proven experience leading globally distributed teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong business acumen with ability to link technical execution to commercial outcomes.
• Excellent communication and executive‑level presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 30–50%.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and automatic wafer probers.
• Familiarity with PCB and thin‑film design technologies.
• Prior experience in a senior leadership role within a probe card or test equipment company.

Skills

Business Acumen, Communication, Customer Interactions, Field Applications, Field Engineering, Global Team Leadership, Probe Cards, Professional Presentation, Semiconductor Industry, Semiconductor Testers, Wafer Probing.

Education & Experience

Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 6 years experience; or equivalent experience. Required.

Pay Range

$257,800.00 – $338,415.00

Pay Range Explained

This role in Livermore, California pays between $257,800.00 and $338,415.00 per year, depending on experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. The full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. Eligible for quarterly profit‑sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all national, state, and local laws that 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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