[Hiring] Sr Manager, RF Design @FormFactor Inc.

Role Description

FormFactor is the world's leading provider of semiconductor test and measurement technologies. We are seeking an experienced Sr Manager, RF Design 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.

This 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.

As 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in semiconductor test, RF product development, probe cards, advanced interconnect technologies, microelectronics, PCB design, or related industries.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering leadership, technical leadership, or people management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional development projects from concept through production release.
• Experience managing technical professionals and building high-performing teams.
• Experience in semiconductor wafer probe, RF test systems, or advanced packaging technologies.
• Experience leading global engineering teams and cross-site development activities.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of RF, microwave, and high-speed electrical design principles.
• Experience with RF probe cards, RF interposers, test interfaces, substrates, or related semiconductor test hardware.
• Understanding of PCB, thin-film, ceramic, advanced substrate technologies. Understanding of SMT manufacturing process.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing engineering design methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Experience driving design automation and design productivity improvements.
• Working 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.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Paid time off.
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.
• Flexible spending or savings accounts.

Pay Range

This 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.

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.