Assembly Lead & Trainer

FormFactor Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) and ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

FormFactor Inc. is looking for an Assembly Lead & Trainer in Farmers Branch, TX. This position requires advanced precision assembly and micro-soldering skills, providing training and guidance to manufacturing operators in a clean room environment. Responsibilities include performing SMT repairs, ensuring quality standards, and supporting production goals.

The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in manufacturing and familiarity with IPC certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of related experience in manufacturing assembly.
• Experience with IPC certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with SMT processes and electronics troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced precision assembly, micro-soldering, SMT repair, and component replacement.
• Train operators on micro-soldering and inspection standards.
• Communicate issues to supervisors and coordinate workflow.

Skills

Assembly Manufacturing

Clean Room Manufacturing

Micro Soldering

Teamwork

Quality Performance

Technical Instruction

Troubleshooting

Visual Inspections

Education

4-6 years of related experience

Job description

Job Description

The Assembly Lead & Trainer is a highly skilled manufacturing role working in a clean room or controlled electronics assembly environment. This position performs advanced precision assembly, micro-soldering, and repair work while providing daily technical guidance and training to manufacturing operators. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for micro-assembly and rework processes and supports production execution, operator capability, and quality improvement. The Assembly Lead & Trainer helps ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced precision assembly, micro-soldering, SMT repair, and component replacement.
• Work with extremely small components using microscopes and precision tools.
• Follow detailed work instructions, assembly drawings, and process specifications.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with quality and workmanship standards.
• Identify and report equipment, material, or process issues.
• Support daily production activities to meet output, quality, and schedule goals.
• Act as the technical lead during shift for assembly and rework activities.
• Assist operators with complex or escalated repairs before engineering escalation.
• Help coordinate workflow and ensure consistent execution across shifts and workstations.
• Communicate issues and updates to supervisors, engineering, and quality teams.
• Train operators on micro-soldering, SMT repair, component replacement, and inspection standards.
• Demonstrate correct use of microscopes, tools, and safe work practices.
• Support onboarding, training programs, and operator certification.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and provide feedback to improve quality and consistency.
• Help develop training materials, work instructions, and visual aids.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for precision assembly and rework processes.
• Support troubleshooting of assembly, soldering, or equipment issues.
• Analyze basic production or defect trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with engineering on process improvements, testing, and new product introduction.
• Reinforce adherence to IPC workmanship standards and internal quality requirements.
• Follow clean room protocols, ESD controls, and safety procedures.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for defects or yield issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g., standard work, 5S).
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and training records.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC certifications preferred (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721).
• Experience in semiconductor, probe card, aerospace, or medical device manufacturing.
• Experience in high-reliability or precision manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with SMT processes and electronics troubleshooting.
• Experience training, mentoring, or leading others preferred.

Shift Options

• FB A: 7 am – 7:15 pm – Wk1 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Wk2 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
• FB B: 7 pm – 7:15 am – Wk1 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Wk2 Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.
• FB C: 7 am – 7:15 pm – Wk1 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Wk2 Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
• FB D: 7 pm – 7:15 am – Wk1 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Wk2 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Location

Farmers Branch, TX

Benefits

Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.

Skills

• Assembly Manufacturing
• Clean Room Manufacturing
• Coaching
• Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Detail-Oriented
• Documentations
• ESD Control
• Microscope
• Micro Soldering
• Printed Circuit Board Repair
• Quality Performance
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• SMT Rework
• Teamwork
• Technical Instruction
• Troubleshooting
• Visual Inspections
• Working Independently
• Work Standards

Education & Experience

Minimum of 4 – 6 years of related experience.

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.

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