Manufacturing Technician 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Paid time off

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician 2 for a night-shift role in Livermore, CA. You will operate and maintain clean-room production equipment, assist engineering with experiments, and support continuous improvement efforts across production lines.

You will collaborate with engineers, document process data, and coach junior technicians to uphold safety, quality, and procedural standards. This position offers a full benefits package and an opportunity to contribute to yield

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related production/operative experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining production equipment in a clean-room environment.
• Ability to follow procedures, document results, and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production activities in a clean-room environment per procedures and safety protocols.
• Use systems/software to track, control, and document components as they move through production.
• Set up and calibrate manufacturing equipment to meet specifications; perform preventive maintenance.
• Monitor and optimize processes; collect data for root-cause analysis and improvement.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior technicians to maintain operational consistency.

Skills

Assembly Manufacturing

Cleanroom Operations

Electrical Assembly

Electrical Soldering

Microscope Inspection

PCB Troubleshooting

Product Assembly

Team Player

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Tools

PROMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forming Our Future togetherFormFactor, 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 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday from 6:00pm to 6:15am. You will receive a 15% shift differential for working on the night shift.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 OperationsPerform 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 & MaintenanceSet 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 escalate complex issues to engineering or maintenance teams.Process Monitoring & OptimizationCollect, 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 SupportPartner 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 DevelopmentProvide 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.Work Environment:Work performed primarily in a clean‑room manufacturing setting, requiring adherence to gowning and contamination‑control procedures.Role may involve frequent standing, repetitive hand motions, and handling small or delicate components.May require exposure to chemicals, specialty tools, microscopes, or precision measurement equipment.Skills:Assembly Manufacturing, Cleanroom Operations, Electrical Assembly, Electrical Soldering, Microscope Inspection, Microsoft Office, PCB Troubleshooting, Product Assembly, PROMIS, Team Player, Teamwork, TroubleshootingEducation & Experience:Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience. Operative/Technician roles will typically operate more complex machinery/processes | RequiredPay Range:$22.10 - $29.03Pay 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 StatementFormFactor 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.For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as \"Remote\" in the job location.