QA 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 or savings accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician 2 in Livermore, CA. The role inspects materials and finished goods using microscopes and precision tools to ensure conformance with specifications and customer requirements.

You will document results, support root-cause investigations, and participate in continuous quality improvements across engineering and operations. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related experience, with proficiency in data entry, reporting, and using inspection

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience; operative roles may handle more complex machinery.
• Experience with in-process and finished goods inspections is preferred.
• Familiarity with defect investigations and corrective actions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Olympus MX-50 microscopes and other precision inspection tools to perform defect inspections on advanced probing technology products.
• Conduct in-process and finished goods inspections to ensure materials and products meet quality and customer requirements.
• Identify, document, and generate reports for nonconforming materials or products.
• Coordinate with Engineering and cross-functional teams to investigate root causes and support corrective actions.
• Validate outgoing product data for accuracy and compliance with customer specifications, update inspection results and inventory records in quality systems.
• Capture and document inspection images for analysis, traceability, and reporting.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Use hand tools to assemble, inspect, and adjust mechanical assemblies as required.
• Work collaboratively within a shift-based team environment, while also performing as an individual contributor to meet daily inspection and production targets.
• Support operations and engineering activities as needed to meet quality and delivery commitments.

Skills

Following Instructions

Hand Tools

Inspection Equipment

Manufacturing Quality Assurance

Microsoft Office

Operating Microscopes

Probe Cards

Tools

Olympus MX-50

Precicion inspection tools

Quality data systems

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 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6:00am to 6:15pm.

The Quality Assurance Technician 2 is responsible for performing detailed in-process and finished goods inspections to ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer specifications. This role applies advanced inspection techniques, supports defect investigations, and partners closely with Engineering and Operations to maintain product quality in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The position operates with moderate autonomy and contributes to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize Olympus MX-50 microscopes and other precision inspection tools to perform defect inspections on advanced probing technology products.
• Conduct in-process and finished goods inspections to ensure materials and products meet quality and customer requirements.
• Identify, document, and generate reports for nonconforming materials or products.
• Coordinate with Engineering and cross-functional teams to investigate root causes and support corrective actions.
• Validate outgoing product data for accuracy and compliance with customer specifications, update inspection results and inventory records in quality systems.
• Capture and document inspection images for analysis, traceability, and reporting.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Use hand tools to assemble, inspect, and adjust mechanical assemblies as required.
• Work collaboratively within a shift-based team environment, while also performing as an individual contributor to meet daily inspection and production targets.
• Support operations and engineering activities as needed to meet quality and delivery commitments.

Skills

• Following Instructions
• Hand Tools
• Inspection Equipment
• Manufacturing Quality Assurance
• Microsoft Office
• Operating Microscopes
• Probe Cards

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 - $29.03Pay 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.

Benefits

• 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 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

• Focus on the Customer
• Ownership & Accountability
• Respectfully & Effectively Communicate
• Motivate & Develop People

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