Entry Level Probe Card Manufacturing Operator (Cleanroom)

FormFactor, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, California, is hiring an entry-level Manufacturing Operator 1 to support daily production activities in the probe card environment.

You’ll perform assembly, testing, inspection and basic troubleshooting, following SOPs to ensure quality and throughput. The role involves equipment setup, calibration, routine preventive maintenance, data collection for process optimization, and collaboration with engineering teams on tests and data gathering.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of related experience.
• No formal occupational training is typically required| Required

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing processes including assembly, testing, inspection, and basic troubleshooting of probe card components.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety guidelines to ensure consistent and reliable output.
• Set up, operate, and calibrate manufacturing equipment under established guidelines.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance to maintain equipment readiness and reduce downtime.
• Collect, document, and interpret operating data to make real-time equipment adjustments that uphold quality and process standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reduce defects.
• Work closely with engineering teams to run tests, experiments, and data-gathering activities that support new product development or process refinement.
• Assist in the training and coaching of fellow operators or technicians to promote teamwork, knowledge sharing, and technical growth.

Skills

Cleanroom operations

Communication

Computer literacy

Manual dexterity

Mathematics

Microscope

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Self reliance

Statistics

Technical problem solving

Working independently

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, California, is hiring an entry-level Manufacturing Operator 1 to support daily production activities in the probe card environment.

You’ll perform assembly, testing, inspection and basic troubleshooting, following SOPs to ensure quality and throughput. The role involves equipment setup, calibration, routine preventive maintenance, data collection for process optimization, and collaboration with engineering teams on tests and data gathering.