Manufacturing Technician 2

FormFactor, Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Technician 2 to perform skilled production tasks in a clean-room environment. You will operate and maintain production equipment, monitor processes, and support engineers with experiments and data collection.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, coach junior technicians, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. The position offers full benefits, competitive pay, and a focus on teamwork across shifts in Livermore, CA.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience in operative/technician roles.
• Experience operating in a clean-room environment preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a clean-room production environment following procedures.
• Set up and calibrate manufacturing equipment to specifications.
• Collect and evaluate process data for online adjustments and optimization.
• Support engineers with tests, trials, and experiments to improve yields.
• Coach and guide less-experienced technicians to maintain quality and safety.

Skills

Assembly Manufacturing

Cleanroom Operations

Electrical Assembly

Electrical Soldering

Microscope Inspection

Microsoft Office

PCB Troubleshooting

Product Assembly

PROMIS

Team Organization

Team Player

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Tools

Microsoft Office

PROMIS

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: The regular hours for this position are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:00am to 6:15pm.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician 2 performs skilled production tasks in a clean‑room manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment, monitoring and optimizing processes, and supporting engineering teams with experiments, data collection, and continuous improvement efforts. The Technician II also contributes to team capability by coaching and guiding less experienced technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Perform a variety of production activities within a clean‑room environment, following established procedures and safety protocols.
• Use specialized systems and software programs to track, control, and document components as they move through the production process.

Equipment Setup, Calibration & Maintenance

• Set up and calibrate manufacturing equipment to meet operational specifications.
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance tasks to ensure uptime, repeatability, and optimal performance.
• Identify equipment irregularities, perform basic troubleshooting, and upscale complex issues to engineering or maintenance teams.

Process Monitoring & Optimization

• Collect, review, and evaluate equipment and process data to perform on‑line adjustments that support process stability and optimization.
• Maintain accurate logs, charts, and documentation related to production performance, equipment conditions, and process parameters.

Engineering & Experimentation

• Support partner with engineers to conduct tests, trials, and experiments aimed at improving yields, enhancing processes, or supporting new product development.
• Provide observations, feedback, and data to enable effective root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

Coaching & Team Development

• Provide guidance, informal coaching, and task‑level training to lower‑level technicians to support skill development, teamwork, and operational consistency.
• Promote adherence to safety, quality, and procedural standards across shifts.

Skills

• Assembly Manufacturing
• Cleanroom Operations
• Electrical Assembly
• Electrical Soldering
• Microscope Inspection
• Microsoft Office
• PCB Troubleshooting
• Product Assembly
• PROMIS
• Team Organization
• Team Player
• Teamwork
• Troubleshooting

Education & Experience: Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience. Operative/Technician roles will typically operate more complex machinery/processes.

Required Pay Range: $22.10 - $29.03

Pay Range Explained: This role in Livermore, California pays between $22.10 and $29.03 per hour, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations.

We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit‑sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

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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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.