Entry-Level Probe Card Operator — Night Shift

FormFactor Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore is seeking a Manufacturing Operator I to support probe card manufacturing operations, ensuring high‑quality output and equipment readiness in a fast-paced team environment.

This entry‑level role will execute assembly, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting; set up and maintain equipment; monitor processes; and collaborate with engineering on improvements while coaching peers to build a capable production team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing processes including assembly, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of probe card components.
• Follow established work instructions, process documentation, and safety guidelines to ensure consistent, high‑quality output.
• Perform equipment set‑up, calibration, and routine preventative maintenance to ensure tools remain in optimal operating condition.
• Identify and elevate equipment or process abnormalities to minimize downtime.
• Collect and analyze production and equipment data to make on-line adjustments that maintain process stability and quality.
• Support efforts to reduce variation, improve yield, and enhance throughput.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to run tests, experiments, and trials that improve existing production processes or enable new product development.
• Provide feedback on manufacturability, process flow, and potential enhancements.
• Assist in training and coaching peer technicians to support skill development and strengthen team performance.

Skills

Cleanroom

Communication

Computer literacy

Manual Dexterity

Mathematics

Microscope

MS Office

Problem solving

Self-reliance

Statistics

Technical problem-solving

Independent work

Tools

Probe card assembly

Testing

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore is seeking a Manufacturing Operator I to support probe card manufacturing operations, ensuring high‑quality output and equipment readiness in a fast-paced team environment.

This entry‑level role will execute assembly, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting; set up and maintain equipment; monitor processes; and collaborate with engineering on improvements while coaching peers to build a capable production team.