Quality Assurance Technician 1

FormFactor Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, California is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician 1 to perform detailed inspections and quality control to ensure products meet internal standards and customer specs.

The role requires strong technical inspection skills, proficiency with microscopes and measurement tools, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams. The Technician will support in-process and final inspection workflows in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a 3x4 compressed

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of related experience.
• No formal occupational training is typically required.
• Experience with microscopes or measurement tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

No formal occupational training is typically required

Tools

Olympus MX-50

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 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 standard 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.

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

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.

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