IT Principal Technical Lead – AI, Automation

Formfactor

Leading the evaluation and implementation of AI and Automation capabilities at FormFactor. Partnering with teams to deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing enterprise AI strategies, governance frameworks, and automation solutions that align with business objectives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and drive measurable business value through AI adoption and integration.

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AI Strategy DevelopmentAI Platform ImplementationStakeholder ManagementBusiness Process AutomationData Governance Compliance

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Hard Skills

AI TechnologiesLarge Language ModelsAutomation TechnologiesEnterprise Application IntegrationImplementation Patterns

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationFacilitationInfluencing StakeholdersProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI PlatformsData PlatformsBusiness Process Automation ToolsManufacturing SystemsEngineering Systems

Industry Keywords

Governance FrameworksResponsible AIOperational EffectivenessBusiness ValueCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and evolve the enterprise AI strategy, standards, governance frameworks, and usage policies to enable responsible, secure, and scalable adoption of AI technologies.
Partner with business leaders across Design, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and other functions to identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-value AI and automation opportunities.
Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of AI platforms, tools, and services, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise technology standards.
Drive the delivery of AI and automation solutions from concept through production, leading cross-functional teams to solve business problems and deliver measurable value.
Establish repeatable implementation patterns, reusable templates, best practices, and accelerators that enable rapid and consistent AI adoption across the enterprise.
Collaborate with enterprise application, data, infrastructure, and security teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing business processes, systems, and workflows.
Ensure AI and automation solutions comply with enterprise security, privacy, data governance, legal, regulatory, and responsible AI requirements.
Measure adoption, business impact, and operational effectiveness of AI initiatives, continuously refining priorities and approaches based on outcomes and feedback.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business and IT leaders, helping stakeholders understand AI capabilities, limitations, risks, and appropriate use cases.
Mentor technical staff and help build organizational AI capabilities through coaching, knowledge sharing, and development of internal best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience
Strong technical understanding of modern AI platforms, copilots, agents, automation technologies, large language models, and implementation patterns.
Demonstrated ability to translate business challenges into practical technology solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise applications, business processes, and data platforms.
Experience working across business and technical teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving adoption of new capabilities.
Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and building structure, standards, and processes where none currently exist.
Practical and execution-oriented mindset focused on business value, adoption, and delivery rather than technology hype.
Strong communication, leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience with enterprise applications, business process automation, data platforms, manufacturing systems, engineering systems, supply chain processes, or other operational business environments is highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development