Manufacturing Technician 3

FormFactor Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, California seeks a Manufacturing Technician 3 to perform advanced manufacturing and assembly in a cleanroom. You will follow safety and quality standards, assemble components, and run electrical tests with microscopes and precision tools.

The role requires 2–4 years of related experience and offers a 15% night-shift differential. Work schedule includes Sunday–Tuesday and alternating Saturdays, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Circuit analysis and data acquisition for test equipment.
• Reading electrical schematics and understanding electronic circuitry.
• Perform mechanical assemblies and metrology tasks in a cleanroom.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and quality standards in the manufacturing area.
• Assemble stiffeners, PCBAs, interposers and hardware.
• Set up testers and perform electrical testing; troubleshoot to component level.

Skills

Circuit Analysis

Data Acquisition Software

Electrical Schematics

Electronic Circuitry

Materials Handling

Mechanical Assemblies

Mechanical CAD

Metrology Equipment

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Time Management

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.

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 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 3 is responsible for performing advanced manufacturing and assembly tasks in a cleanroom environment, ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and production standards. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a shift team to meet daily production goals.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Quality Compliance

• Maintain strict adherence to all safety protocols and quality standards within the manufacturing area.
• Follow cleanroom procedures and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) guidelines.

Assembly & Mechanical Work

• Perform mechanical assembly of stiffeners, PCBAs, interposers, and associated hardware and electrical components.
• Execute mechanical adjustments using hand tools, tweezers, dial indicators, handheld digital meters, torque verification, and microscopes.
• Read and follow detailed mechanical work instructions and engineering documentation.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Set up testers for electrical testing and conduct electronic casualty analysis of probe cards.
• Perform adjustments to probe cards to achieve planarity (flatness) of the array.
• Conduct microscope inspections of components and hardware.
• Apply knowledge of electronic theory and components to resolve test failures.
• Perform basic troubleshooting down to component level using ohm/cap/voltage meters.

Data Analysis & Documentation

• Perform data analysis and understand SPC (Statistical Process Control) processes for all processing steps.
• Record and enter test results accurately into designated systems.

Collaboration & Production Support

• Work within a shift team to support operations and engineering tasks.
• Contribute as an individual to meet daily production quotas.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Role may involve frequent standing, repetitive hand motions, and handling small or delicate components.
• Work performed primarily in a clean‑room manufacturing setting, requiring adherence to gowning and contamination‑control procedures.
• May require exposure to chemicals, specialty tools, microscopes, or precision measurement equipment.
• Must follow all required safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE and clean‑room attire (full coverall suit, hairnet, mask, gloves, etc.) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Skills

Circuit Analysis, Data Acquisition Software, Electrical Schematics, Electronic Circuitry, Materials Handling, Mechanical Assemblies, Mechanical CAD, Metrology Equipment, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Time Management

Education & Experience

Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience| Required

Pay Range

$25.80 - $33.86

Pay Range Explained

This role in Livermore, California pays between $25.80 and $33.86 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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