Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician
FormFactor · Boulder, CO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 20%
- Experience asked
- 30+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at FormFactor (industrial) in Boulder, CO. Create, update, and improve detailed work instructions, assembly procedures, and documentation to ensure product consistency and manufacturing efficiency.
- They ask for
- 30+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Tooling
- Day to day
- about 20% travel
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live reliability postings in Colorado.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (30+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 41%
- ✓ Root cause 34%
- ✓ Team leadership 31%
- PLC 28%
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Stands out: this posting asks for New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: FormFactor in Boulder
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Full description from FormFactorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Assemble, integrate, modify, and test electro-mechanical systems, assemblies, and subassemblies using engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, bills of material (BOMs), and work instructions.
- ◆Independently perform mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering, cable fabrication, and system integration activities to meet quality and performance requirements.
- ◆Fabricate and assemble electrical wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and connectors utilizing soldering, crimping, and other precision assembly techniques.
- ◆Conduct functional, electrical, and mechanical testing of assemblies and complete systems; document results and identify corrective actions when required.
- ◆Troubleshoot assembly, wiring, and system performance issues, determining root causes and implementing solutions with limited supervision.
- ◆Create, update, and improve detailed work instructions, assembly procedures, and documentation to ensure product consistency and manufacturing efficiency.
- ◆Participate in prototype builds, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and reliability.
- ◆Support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of HPD systems at customer sites.
- ◆Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, diagnose equipment issues, and complete service documentation.
- ◆Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues and improve processes.
- ◆Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are properly maintained and utilized.
- ◆Adhere to company quality standards, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- ✓Experience in a high-tech manufacturing, instrumentation, semiconductor, aerospace, scientific equipment, or similar precision manufacturing environment preferred.
- ✓Experience supporting customer installations, field service, or equipment maintenance is highly desirable.
- ✓Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, assembly prints, and technical work instructions.
- ✓Proficiency in soldering, crimping, cable assembly, wire harness fabrication, and electro-mechanical system integration.
- ✓Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- ✓Demonstrated troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for electro-mechanical equipment and assemblies.
- ✓Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
- ✓Ability to identify process improvements and recommend solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability.
- ✓Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
- ✓Ability to work independently on complex assignments while exercising sound judgment and escalating issues as appropriate.
- ✓Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Travel
Requirements
- ✓Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time for customer installations, maintenance activities, training, and field service support.
Education & Experience
Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience | Required
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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 day shift.
Job Description
High Precision Devices, Inc. (HPD) is a successful and growing Boulder-based company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced scientific instrumentation. For more than 30 years, HPD has delivered highly engineered solutions that integrate ultra-low temperature cryogenics, precision mechanics, vacuum systems, optics, and electronics for customers around the world.
We are seeking an Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician to support the assembly, testing, installation, and service of complex scientific and industrial systems. This role is ideal for a skilled technician who can independently perform sophisticated electro-mechanical assembly work, troubleshoot issues, recommend process improvements, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality products. The technician will work from engineering documentation and established procedures while exercising sound judgment to resolve routine and non-routine production challenges.
Skills
Assembly Drawings, Assembly Fixtures, Assembly Manufacturing, Assembly Operations, Assembly Processes, Assembly Tools, Assembly Work, Cable Assembly, Electrical Assembly, Electromechanical Assembly, Heavy Lifting, Installation Testing, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows, Packaging, Product Assembly, Reading Electrical Schematics, Reading Schematics, Soldering, Testing Techniques, Verification Testing
Pay Range
$21.90 - $28.77
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