Incoming Quality Technician

FormFactor, Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking an Incoming Quality Technician to perform detailed inspections of incoming PCBs, substrates, mechanical parts, and electrical components in a lab-based environment.

The role requires hands-on use of metrology tools, microscopes, and electrical test equipment to verify conformance to engineering specs and quality standards. You will collaborate with Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure materials meet requirements and support continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or cert preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years in incoming/quality inspection in electronics or high-precision manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting PCBs, substrates, and precision mechanical components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming PCBs, substrates, mechanical parts, and electrical components per procedures.
• Perform visual inspections for defects including tombstones and solder issues.
• Use microscopy to inspect fine PCB features and misalignments.
• Conduct mechanical and dimensional inspections against drawings and tolerances.
• Verify CoCs, inspection reports, and traceability documents.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

Oscilloscope

Inspection Equipment

Reading Drawings

Detail-Oriented

Eye-Hand Coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Microscopes

Calibrated measurement tools

Job description

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 - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’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 - Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People - 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: Shift FB A: The regular hours for this position are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 7:00am to 7:15pm.

Job Description

The Incoming Quality Technician (IQA) is responsible for performing detailed inspections of incoming materials including printed circuit boards (PCBs), PCB substrates, mechanical components, and electrical parts to ensure conformance to engineering specifications and quality standards. This role operates in a lab-based inspection environment, requiring hands-on experience with precision metrology tools, microscopes, electrical test equipment and inspection equipment. The IQA Technician is responsible for identifying defects, performing dimensional verification, documenting results, and supporting containment of nonconforming materials. The position works closely with Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure incoming materials meet requirements and support overall product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of PCBs, PCB substrates, mechanical parts, and electrical components using defined procedures, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct visual inspections for defects such as scratches, cracks, delamination, corrosion, voids, contamination, and cosmetic nonconformances, including tombstone SMT part conditions, cold solder joints, excess/insufficient solder, bridged, cold, cracked and disturbed solder connections; Solder icicles and spikes, lifted pads, land damage, conductor damage (nicks, cuts, or thinning).
• Use microscopy (low and high magnification) to inspect fine features such as bonding pads, traces, vias, and surface defects such as Annular ring breakout, delamination/blistering, over/under etching, via plating voids and PCB warping; component misalignment, solder balls and splatter.
• Perform mechanical and dimensional inspections using calibrated measurement tools and compare results to engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Verify incoming documentation including Certificates of Conformance (CoC), inspection reports, and drawings to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Capture and document inspection results and defect images, ensuring proper data storage and traceability.
• Perform incoming inspection of wafer fab materials, including but not limited to: Incoming wafers, PCB substrates, and critical components.
• Identify and elevate nonconforming materials, initiating documentation such as NCMRs and coordinating with Quality Engineers for disposition.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring defects and contributing to quality feedback loops.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in incoming inspection, quality inspection, or similar role in electronics, semiconductor, or high-precision manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting PCBs, substrates, and/or precision mechanical components strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a cleanroom or laboratory environment preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience working as an electronic technician or technician assistant.

Skills

• Calipers
• Communication
• Detail-Oriented
• Dial IndicatorsDimensional Inspection
• Electrical Testing Equipments
• Engineering Drawings
• Eye-Hand Coordination
• Inspection Equipment
• Micrometers
• Oscilloscope
• Quality Control Inspection
• Read Drawings
• Reading Electrical Schematics
• Reading Schematics
• Teamwork

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 6+ years of related experience
• Required Equal Employment Opportunity Statement FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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Our Mission

We enable our customers to revolutionize semiconductors with advanced packaging bringing tomorrow's electronics to life.

Our Values

Our values were collaboratively created to reflect the essence of who we are as a company and as a team of people. The values are created for us, by us. Our people designed the FORM acronym and imagery as a constant reminder to live these values daily. Together, we embrace these guiding principles, fostering a positive and united environment for all. Focus on the Customer Ownership & Accountability Respectfully & Effectively Communicate Motivate & Develop People Learn more by visiting HERE.