Job Description

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 systems. Globally, FormFactor Inc. has locations in all markets relevant to the semiconductor industry. In Germany, we have footprint in the Dresden 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 production 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. Take the lead in a growing organization and make an impact as

Vice President of Marketing (m/f/d) – Semiconductor Wafer-Level Test Equipment (Probe Stations)

We are seeking a visionary and growth-oriented marketing leader to shape the future of semiconductor test solutions. As Vice President of Marketing, you will lead the global strategy for our wafer-level probe systems across 200/300 mm applications. You will drive growth in differentiated, production-grade segments (e.g., SiPh/CPO), scale our marketing

organization, and strengthen FormFactor’s position as a market leader.

Your Future at FormFactor

Innovative Environment: As part of the FormFactor family, you will play an active role in shaping current and future technologies. Challenging Tasks: Engage in varied tasks in AI and infrared applications, with flat hierarchies offering freedom for design and innovation. Collaborative Teams: Work independently in small teams, close to the product, and accompany the entire production cycle. Smooth Onboarding: Our New Hire training plan ensures a relaxed start to your new tasks. Professional Growth: Networking opportunities with FormFactor leaders worldwide and support for professional development, including funding for conferences, courses, and certifications. Attractive Compensation: Competitive remuneration package and a share in the company's success. Work-Life Balance: 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, and home office options. Positive Atmosphere: Enjoy a pleasant, friendly working environment with international collegiality. Future-Proof Industry: Work in an exciting and crisis-proof industry.
Not enough? We would be happy to introduce you to many other benefits in a personal conversation.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a 3-year marketing strategy for probe stations, focusing on automation and application leadership. Portfolio & Launch Excellence: Translate fab and customer needs into compelling value propositions. Lead launch governance across content, pricing, packaging, and enablement. Demand Generation & Field Enablement: Develop integrated campaigns (digital, ABM, events) and deliver enablement tools such as battlecards, ROI calculators, and demo scripts. Partner & Ecosystem Marketing: Drive co-marketing and joint solutions with instrumentation and ATE partners. Represent FormFactor at key industry events and conferences. Team & Operational Scale: Build and lead a global marketing team. Implement an operating cadence tied to pipeline, bookings, and gross margin.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Expertise in Wafer-Level Test Systems: Proven experience in marketing or commercial leadership for probe stations or closely related wafer-level test equipment. In-Fab Production Familiarity: Hands-on knowledge of semiconductor production environments, including automation standards and integration touchpoints such as SECS/GEM, OHT, MES/FOUP flows. Launch & Execution Excellence: Demonstrated ability to drive high-impact product launches with urgency and precision. Leadership with Ownership & Accountability: Set clear goals and key results (GKRs), lead cross-functional execution, and foster a culture of performance and transparency. Organizational Scaling: Experience in building and scaling marketing organizations to support rapid growth and international expansion. Customer-Centric Growth Mindset: Successfully won and expanded business with leading fabs, design houses, IDMs, foundries, OSATs, and hyperscalers. Gross Margin & Cost Discipline: Strong sensitivity to pricing strategy, value-based packaging, and cost-of-sale dynamics. Educational Background: Degree in Engineering or Physics required; MBA preferred. Experience Level: Minimum of 15 years in B2B semiconductor capital equipment or test & measurement industries, with at least 7 years in global marketing leadership roles. Travel Requirement: ~30–40% global (customer fabs, partners, key industry events)

Preferred Qualifications

Application fluency in advanced domains such as Silicon Photonics (SiPh), Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), and RF/mmWave technologies up to ~220–250 GHz. Demonstrated success in partner marketing with instrumentation and ATE ecosystems, including joint solutions, reference designs, and thought leadership at major industry conferences. What You Should Bring as a Leader Ownership & Accountability: Take full responsibility for outcomes, set clear and measurable goals, and ensure alignment across teams. Urgency with Discipline: Operate with speed and focus, driving short decision cycles and escalating early when needed. Zero-Defect Mindset: Hold yourself and your team to high standards in execution, implementing measurable quality gates and corrective actions. Customer-First Orientation: Spend time at fabs and labs, understand shop-floor realities, and translate them into credible marketing strategies. Cost & Margin Awareness: Manage budgets and program spend with precision, push for price realization, and optimize value-based packaging. People Enablement: Build high-performing teams, coach talent, celebrate wins, and develop successors.

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!