QA Technician 1 (Temporary)

FormFactor, Inc.; Livermore (KY); On-site; USD 26,587 - 34,935; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid time off

Profit-sharing bonuses

FSAs

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to perform detailed inspections and support in-process and final inspections within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will use an Olympus MX-50 microscope and precision tools, document findings, and help ensure products meet internal standards and customer specifications. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and operations, nonconformance reporting, data integrity in ERP systems, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspection & Quality Control: Perform detailed defect inspections using the Olympus MX-50 microscope and other precision tools; conduct in-process inspections to verify product quality.
• Nonconformance Management: Identify nonconforming product and generate timely nonconformance reports; support investigations and corrective actions with engineering teams.
• Data & Documentation: Validate outgoing product data, maintain inventory in databases, and follow SOPs to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Teamwork & Operational Support: Work in a shift-based team to meet daily inspection and production quotas; follow a compressed 3x4 schedule with night shift differential.

Skills

Clean Room

Communication

Computer literacy

Data entry

Hand dexterity

Microscope

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Working independently

Tools

Olympus MX-50 microscope

Job description

Forming Our Future together. FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies across the full semiconductor product life cycle—from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design debugging, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely on 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

Quality Assurance Technician 1 is responsible for performing detailed inspections and quality control activities to ensure products meet internal standards and customer specifications. This role requires strong technical inspection skills, proficiency with microscopes and measurement tools, and the ability to collaborate with engineering and operations teams. The Technician will support both in‑process and final inspection workflows in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection & Quality Control: Perform detailed defect inspections of advanced probing technology products using the Olympus MX‑50 microscope and other precision inspection tools; conduct in‑process inspections to verify product quality during various manufacturing stages; complete finished goods inspections to ensure all outgoing material meets customer and internal specifications; capture and document high‑quality inspection images of components and products.
• Nonconformance Management: Identify nonconforming product and generate accurate, timely nonconformance reports; partner with engineering teams to support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to quality issues.
• Data & Documentation: Validate outgoing product data to ensure compliance with customer requirements; perform accurate data entry and maintain up‑to‑date inventory information in the appropriate database systems; follow detailed work instructions, SOPs, and documentation standards to maintain product traceability and compliance.
• Teamwork & Operational Support: Work within a shift‑based team environment to support daily quality, engineering, and production activities; contribute both as a collaborative team member and as an individual contributor to help meet daily inspection and production quotas; follow a compressed work schedule (3x4) as assigned.

Skills

• Clean Room Manufacturing
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Data Entry
• Hand Dexterity
• Microscope
• Microsoft Office
• Problem Solving
• Working Independently

Education & Experience

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

Pay Range

Required Pay Range: $19.30 – $25.36 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations.

Benefits

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), paid time off, 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. For roles that are designated as remote‑eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, 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.

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