QA Technician 2
FormFactor · Livermore, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at FormFactor (industrial) in Livermore, CA. (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
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 502 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 41 other live quality postings in California.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 48%
- ✓ Root cause 45%
- GD&T 21%
- ISO 9001 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at FormFactor
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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This plant: FormFactor in Livermore
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Full description from FormFactorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
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.
Education & Experience
Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience. Operative/Technician roles will typically operate more complex machinery/processes | 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 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 11:00am to 11:15pm. You will receive a 10% shift differential.
Job Description
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.
Skills
Following Instructions, Hand Tools, Inspection Equipment, Manufacturing Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Operating Microscopes, Probe Cards, Semiconductor Manufacturing
Pay Range
$22.10 - $29.03
Pay 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. 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.
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