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# Principal Applications Engineer

- **Company:** FormFactor
- **Location:** Livermore, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,600 - $130,725
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Software Tools, Scripting, Data Analytics, Autodesk Autocad
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88753409/1

## About the Role

The ideal candidate combines strong engineering judgment, customer-facing communication skills, and a proactive, data-driven approach to solving complex technical problems., Abstract Thinking, Autodesk AutoCAD, CAD Tools, Communication, Microsoft Office, Scripting, Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work| Required

## Description

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Principal Applications Engineer to evaluate the applicability of our products and technical capabilities for new and evolving customer silicon devices. This role serves as a critical technical link between customers, Sales, Field Applications, Product Management, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, helping translate complex customer requirements into manufacturable product solutions., Technical Applications & Product Expertise

 * Develop and maintain advanced knowledge of the company's products, technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and application requirements.
 * Independently evaluate complex customer silicon devices and technical requirements to determine product applicability, feasibility, and manufacturability.
 * Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications, recommendations, and solutions.
 * Identify technical risks, constraints, and potential integration challenges early in the application process.
 * Apply engineering principles, product knowledge, and data analysis to resolve complex or ambiguous application challenges.
 * Serve as a technical resource for application-specific questions and product capability assessments.

Customer & Cross-Functional Partnership

 * Serve as a key technical interface supporting Sales, Marketing, Field Applications, Customer Support Engineering, Product Management, and other internal stakeholders.
 * Communicate technical recommendations, trade-offs, risks, and product capabilities clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Engage with customer engineering and procurement organizations as needed to clarify requirements and support technical alignment.
 * Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Management to evaluate customer requirements and develop solutions that can be successfully manufactured and supported.
 * Lead or support technical discussions related to complex customer applications, product capability, manufacturability, and issue resolution.

Technical Problem Solving

 * Investigate complex application, product, and manufacturability issues using structured problem-solving and data-driven engineering methods.
 * Coordinate cross-functional technical investigations and drive issues toward timely resolution.
 * Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective or preventive actions when application requirements, product performance, or manufacturing capabilities do not align.
 * Exercise independent technical judgment when evaluating multiple solution paths and determining appropriate recommendations.

New Product & Customer Introduction

 * Support the technical evaluation and introduction of new customer devices, applications, and product configurations.
 * Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure proposed solutions are technically viable and manufacturable.
 * Identify opportunities to improve application readiness, technical evaluation methods, and handoffs between customer-facing and manufacturing organizations.
 * Provide technical input that helps accelerate customer qualification and successful product introduction.

Continuous Improvement

 * Identify and lead improvements to application engineering tools, test methods, technical documentation, workflows, and integration processes.
 * Analyze recurring technical issues and customer requirements to identify opportunities for product, process, or capability improvements.
 * Develop and maintain technical standards, application guidelines, best practices, and other documentation that supports consistent execution.
 * Share technical knowledge and best practices with engineering and customer-facing teams.
 * Contribute technical insight to product and process improvements that enhance manufacturability, scalability, quality, and the overall customer experience.