Equipment Technician
FormFactor · Farmers Branch, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at FormFactor (industrial) in Farmers Branch, TX. (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.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Robotics
- Openings
- 3 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 74 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $85k–$105k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 47%
- CNC 37%
- Tooling 36%
- Machining 35%
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This plant: FormFactor in Farmers Branch
8 other open roles at this site.
- Equipment Engineer III · Manufacturing · Senior
- Sr Manufacturing Process Engineer · Process · Senior
- Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer · Process · Senior
- Senior Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
- Process Engineer · Process
- Equipment Engineer IIII · Manufacturing
Full description from FormFactorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on semiconductor equipment.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related issues.
- ◆Support production goals by minimizing equipment downtime and optimizing tool performance.
- ◆Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and tool history in CMMS systems.
- ◆Participate in equipment installations, qualifications, and facility readiness activities.
- ◆Evaluate equipment performance using system parameters, log files, and machine behavior.
- ◆Identify and implement improvements to PM checklists, documentation, and equipment databases.
- ◆Conduct equipment calibrations and support shipping/receiving of refurbished tools.
- ◆Provide training and mentorship to junior technicians, including PM procedures.
- ◆Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve yield and process capability.
- ◆Communicate effectively and respectfully across shifts and departments.
- ◆Interpret operation manuals, schematics, and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and maintenance.
- ◆Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and cleanroom protocols.
- ◆Conduct routine walkthroughs to proactively identify equipment issues.
- ◆Demonstrate familiarity with fab processes and equipment sets to ensure tools meet process criteria.
Farmers Branch, TX
Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.
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
Shift FB A: The regular hours for this position are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 7:00am to 7:15pm.
Job Description
The Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining , inspect ing , troubleshoot ing , and repairs of a wide range of physical equipment—machines and electrical systems to ensure continuous and safe operation for semiconductor manufacturing equipment to support high-volume production. This position work s under the guidance of an Operations Manufacturing Supervisor and collaborate s closely with engineering and production teams to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
Skills
Clean Room Environment, Communication, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Electrical Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Molecular Diagnostics, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Pneumatic Systems, Reading Schematics, Robotic Systems, Technical Manuals, Vacuum Systems