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Factory Standup Program Manager - Semiconductor Operations

FormFactor, Inc.

Oct 10, 2025
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 Standup Program Managerwill lead the strategic and tactical execution of new factory ramp-up initiatives in support of FormFactor's global semiconductor manufacturing expansion. This role is critical to ensuring operational readiness across facilities, cleanroom environments, equipment installation, systems integration, and workforce enablement. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, EHS, Supply Chain, and HR, the Program Manager will oversee the development and execution of detailed program roadmaps that ensure successful site launch-on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with the company's strategic semiconductor operations roadmap. This individual will be responsible for managing interdependent workstreams across highly technical domains, ensuring that equipment, infrastructure, and people are ready for production ramp. This includes cleanroom buildout, tool move-in and qualification, MES integration, and operator onboarding. You will be at the center of FormFactor's ability to scale semiconductor capacity while ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence in every aspect of the standup process. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead end-to-end factory standup and ramp planningfor semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including equipment, process, workforce, and systems readiness. Build and manage integrated project schedulesthat align facilities buildout, cleanroom certification, tool install/qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and MES integration. Drive alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, and external vendors to deliver on complex technical dependencies. Oversee tool install coordination, working with equipment suppliers and internal teams to manage move-in, hook-up, and qualification timelines. Lead operational readiness planning, including workforce onboarding, training, and shift modeling for fab or advanced packaging environments. Coordinate with EHS and Facilities to ensure compliance with cleanroom, chemical, gas, electrical, and safety protocols. Monitor and report on critical metrics including project milestones, resource utilization, budget adherence, and production readiness KPIs. Serve as the primary escalation pointfor risk identification, issue resolution, and change control across program workstreams. Ensure that Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), data capture, and automation technologies are deployed and validated in time for ramp. Drive change managementto support system transitions, process adoption, and cultural integration in new factory environments. Develop and deliver executive-level program updates, dashboards, and recommendations. Skills:* Clean Rooms, Greenfield Development, Greenfield Projects, Project Management, Project Management Tools, Semiconductor Equipment, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Semiconductors Education & Experience: Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience\| Required 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.