Sr. Manager Engineering (m/f/d)

Shape your future with a hidden champion of the high-tech industry. FormFactor is a leading global manufacturer of semiconductor test and measurement products, including advanced MEMS probe cards, engineering probe stations and probes, metrology systems, as well as quantum cryogenic measurement system. Globally, FormFactor Inc. has locations in all markets relevant to the semiconductor industry. In Germany, we have footprint in the Dresden, Cologne, and Munich areas. Here we develop and manufacture wafer probers for a wide range of applications. Our products and solutions contribute significantly to the development and productions of new technologies. From AI to 5G, from autonomous driving to quantum computing, almost every breakthrough innovation today has its form factor. You are looking for new perspectives. We are growing and would like to take you with us as:

Sr. Manager Engineering (m/f/d)

That looks good. Your future at FormFactor in Germany:

• Hello future! As part of our large FormFactor family, you will play an active role in shaping current and upcoming technologies.
• Bye-bye monotony! The challenging, varied tasks in the field of artificial intelligence and infrared applications as well as flat hierarchies offer you a lot of freedom for design and innovation.
• Your thing. In small teams, you will work independently and close to the product. You will find your solutions and accompany the entire production cycle.
• Just get started. With our New Hire training plan, you will arrive relaxed your new tasks.
• It's fun. We offer you an attractive remuneration package as well as a share in the company's success.
• Being human. 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours and home office are our tools for your family and work-life balance.
• Motivated. Our pleasant, friendly working atmosphere and international collegiality are a real feel-good factor.
• Progress. Internal training, exchange programs and an open transfer of knowledge open horizons for you.
• Perspective. As the market leader, we are operating in an incredibly exciting and crisis-proof industry of the future.
• Not enough? We would be happy to introduce you to many other benefits in a personal conversation.

In our company, your core responsibilities include:

• Takes ownership of next generation and existing hardware system designs
• Leads the Hardware Team to scope deliverables and manage resources
• Creates, maintains, and promotes documentation of processes
• Lead the Safety certification process from certification to maintaining certificates
• Ensures product release schedules are on-time by actively managing and driving project teams to hit milestones
• Collaborates with key partners (software, manufacturing, marketing, sales, etc.) to support project development and completion
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with cross functional teams
• Participates in design reviews and design decisions
• Responsible for employee hiring, training, and career development planning
• Provides guidance and direction to direct reports, including setting performance goals and monitoring performance

What you should bring with you:

• Degree in Engineering Science of a University or University of Applied Sciences (Bc, MasterSc, Dipl.-Ing.)
• 7+ years Hardware Design experience required
• 2+ years Management experience desired
• Demonstrated ability to understand business requirements and setting design strategy
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex product development cycles
• Excellent organizational, planning, presentation, troubleshooting, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional customer support
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in German and English language
• Very good basis knowledge in a broad field of physical disciplines (Mechanics, Electricity, Optics, Thermodynamics); high affinity to technical physics

Preferred Experience

• Experience with semiconductor test equipment design
• Experience in developing technical solution from idea to shipping product
• Experience with verification and validation of hardware designs
• Understanding of software development needs and timelines
• Understanding of manufacturing requirements and process

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. The fastest way to contact us is via the Apply button. You are welcome to send us a link to your profile on XING or LinkedIn for a first impression.We look forward to receiving your application!