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FormFactor, Inc.

<div>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 &mdash; from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor&rsquo;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 &mdash; Focus on the Customer, Ownership &amp; Accountability, Respectfully &amp; Effectively Communicate, and Motivate &amp; Develop People &mdash; 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 Senior Trade Classification Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely classification of imported and exported products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS/HTSUS) and the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). This role supports compliant cross‑border trade, duty optimization, and risk mitigation by partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, and external customs brokers to ensure correct product data and documentation. The ideal candidate combines strong technical/analytical skills with hands‑on experience in tariff classification and trade compliance operations.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Review product information, technical drawings, bills of material, and specifications to determine and assign accurate HTS/HTSUS classifications for imports and Schedule B codes for exports.</li><li>
Determine and maintain Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) and related export control jurisdiction where applicable.</li><li>
Classify products early in the development and item setup process and prioritize transactions requiring classification to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.</li><li>
Design and maintain a standardized classification decision framework for commonly imported items to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in tariff determinations.</li><li>
Collaborate with customs brokers to ensure timely updates to the parts database, adherence to classification standards, and identify inconsistencies in product classification; research and file corrections promptly to maintain compliance.</li><li>
Develop and document defendable classification rationales, including notes, GRIs, Explanatory Notes, CROSS rulings, and internal precedents.</li><li>
Maintain and continuously improve the product classification database within the company&rsquo;s ERP and/or Global Trade Management (GTM) system.</li><li>
Support country-of-origin and preferential origin determinations (e.g., USMCA and other FTAs) based on bills of material and manufacturing processes.</li><li>
Partner with Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, and Product Management to obtain complete and accurate technical data necessary to classify new and existing products.</li><li>
Assist with internal audits, CF28/CF29 responses, and other inquiries from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and foreign customs authorities related to classification.</li><li>
Monitor relevant changes in the Harmonized System, HTSUS, and classification rulings; update internal classifications and procedures accordingly.</li><li>
Contribute to training materials and deliver training to internal stakeholders on classification fundamentals and data requirements.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.</li><li>
Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in customs tariff classification within a corporate trade compliance environment.</li><li>
Comprehensive understanding of tariff classification, customs regulations, and export controls.</li><li>
Demonstrated working knowledge of:</li><li>
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs).</li><li>
Export control classification (ECCN) under the EAR and/or ITAR jurisdiction determinations.</li><li>
Experience interpreting technical documentation (e.g., mechanical/electrical drawings, specifications, bills of material).</li><li>
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and/or Global Trade Management tools (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Descartes, etc.).</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (LCB) or in active pursuit of the license.</li><li>
Prior experience supporting multi-region classification (e.g., EU CN codes, other national tariffs).</li><li>
Experience in a complex manufacturing, industrial, or high‑tech environment.</li></ul>
For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as &quot;Remote&quot; in the job location.&quot; 
Skills:
Education &amp; Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree; or 6 years and a Master&rsquo;s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience | Required
Pay Range:
$104,600.00 - $137,235.00
Pay Range Explained:
This role in Livermore, California pays between $104,600.00 and $137,235.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You&rsquo;ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.
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.
For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as &quot;Remote&quot; in the job location.</div>

Senior Trade Classification Specialist

<div>Forming Our Future together
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 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.
That looks good. Your future at FormFactor:<ul><li>Hello future! As part of our large FormFactor family, you will play an active role in shaping current and upcoming technologies.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Just get started. With our New Hire training plan, you will arrive relaxed your new tasks.</li><li>It's fun. We offer you an attractive remuneration package as well as a share in the company's success.</li><li>Being human. 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours and home office are our tools for your family and work-life balance.</li><li>Motivated. Our pleasant, friendly working atmosphere and international collegiality are a real feel-good factor.</li><li>Progress. Internal training, exchange programs and an open transfer of knowledge open horizons for you.</li><li>Perspective. As the market leader, we are operating in an incredibly exciting and crisis-proof industry of the future.</li></ul>
Not enough? We would be happy to introduce you to many other benefits in a personal conversation.
Job Description:
Das sind deine Aufgabenfelder bei FormFactor in Thiendorf:<ul><li>
Endabnahme und Freigabe von Ger&auml;ten, Baugruppen und elektronischen Steuerungen nach Pr&uuml;fprotokoll, Abnahmevorschriften und St&uuml;cklisten</li><li>
Dokumentation der Pr&uuml;fergebnisse</li><li>
Auswertung der Pr&uuml;fergebnisse zur Analyse von Montagem&auml;ngeln und Reklamationen</li><li>
Optimierung der Prozessabl&auml;ufe und Reduzierung der Pr&uuml;fzeiten f&uuml;r die verschiedenen Produkte zusammen mit F&amp;E</li><li>
Pr&uuml;fung von Entwicklungsmustern und Prototypen, einschlie&szlig;lich Evaluierung von Messparametern und Testabl&auml;ufen in Zusammenarbeit mit F&amp;E</li><li>
Selbst&auml;ndige Ausf&uuml;hrung von Wartungs- und Reparaturarbeiten an Altger&auml;ten</li><li>
Aktive Mitarbeit in standort&uuml;bergreifenden Teams zur Weiterentwicklung der Produkte und kontinuierlichen Verbesserung der Qualit&auml;t</li></ul>
Das solltest du mitbringen:<ul><li>
Abgeschlossenes technisches Studium (z. B. Maschinenbau, Elektrotechnik, Ger&auml;tekonstruktion) oder mehrj&auml;hrige Berufserfahrung mit Techniker- oder Meisterabschluss in einer technischen Fachrichtung</li><li>
Praktische Erfahrung im Pr&uuml;ffeld f&uuml;r elektronische Ger&auml;te w&uuml;nschenswert</li><li>
Sehr gutes technisches Allgemeinwissen</li><li>
Selbst&auml;ndige, genaue und termingerechte Arbeitsweise</li><li>
Sicheres Auftreten und gute Kommunikationsf&auml;higkeit</li><li>
Sicherer Umgang mit den g&auml;ngigen Office-Anwendungen (Word, Excel)</li><li>
Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift w&uuml;nschenswert</li></ul>
Skills:
Education &amp; Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree; or 3 years and a Master&rsquo;s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work | Required
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!</div>

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