QA Technician 1 (Temporary)

FormFactor, Inc.; Ulmar (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, California is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician 1 to perform detailed inspections and support in-process and final inspections in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will inspect using the Olympus MX50 microscope, document inspection results, and collaborate with engineering on investigations. The role follows a 3x4 compressed schedule with a 15% night-shift differential.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of related experience or similar role.
• No formal occupational training typically required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed defect inspections of advanced probing technology products using the Olympus MX50 microscope and other precision inspection tools.
• Conduct inprocess 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.
• Identify nonconforming products and generate nonconformance reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Validate outgoing product data for customer requirements.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain inventory in databases.
• Follow SOPs and documentation standards for traceability and compliance.
• Work in a shift-based team environment supporting daily quality, engineering, and production activities.
• Contribute as a team member and individual contributor to meet daily inspection and production quotas.
• Follow a compressed work schedule (3x4).

Skills

Clean room manufacturing

Communication

Computer literacy

Data entry

Hand dexterity

Microscope

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Working independently

Tools

Olympus MX50 microscope

Job description

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 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 inprocess 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 MX50 microscope and other precision inspection tools.
• Conduct inprocess 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| Required

Pay Range:

$19.30 - $25.36

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Livermore, California pays between $19.30 and $25.36 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.