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Engineering Technician

FormFactor · Livermore, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at FormFactor (industrial) in Livermore, CA. Develop, execute, and improve manufacturing and engineering work processes that support new product development and customer deliverables.

They ask for
4+ years
Tools it names
Root cause, SPC, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling

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How this role compares

Against 277 other live manufacturing postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $109k–$153k, from 101 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 59%
  • New product launch 54%
  • ✓ Root cause 45%
  • Automation 35%
  • CATIA / NX 34%
  • Machining 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 30 lbs

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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.
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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

The Engineering Technician is responsible for developing, executing, and improving work processes that support new product development and manufacturing operations within a semiconductor technology environment. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to conduct experiments, operate specialized equipment, analyze data, troubleshoot process issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will utilize technical expertise to support development activities, maintain process documentation, perform equipment maintenance and qualification activities, and help ensure the production of high-quality customer and experimental units. This position requires a hands-on individual who can work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex manufacturing and process challenges.

Process Development & Engineering Support

  • •Develop, execute, and improve manufacturing and engineering work processes that support new product development and customer deliverables.
  • •Set up and operate probers, test systems, and related equipment to support product development activities and electrical test platforms.
  • •Perform experiments and measurements independently, with guidance from engineering, documenting results to ensure conformance with established procedures.
  • •Support engineering projects through process characterization, product evaluations, qualification activities, and technology development initiatives.
  • •Use lasers, micro-assembly tooling, dispensing systems, and specialized equipment to manufacture customer units and conduct engineering experiments.

Manufacturing Support & Troubleshooting

  • •Support development and manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process issues and dispositioning non-conforming materials.
  • •Investigate manufacturing problems, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve process performance.
  • •Provide technical support to production personnel and assist with training on equipment, processes, and procedures.
  • •Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other analytical tools to monitor process performance and improve quality, yield, and cycle time.

Data Collection & Analysis

  • •Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret process, equipment, and product data to support engineering decision-making.
  • •Evaluate experimental results and manufacturing trends, providing written and verbal recommendations to engineers, peers, and management.
  • •Generate reports and communicate findings to support process improvements and product development efforts.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

  • •Document processes, procedures, and experimental results clearly and accurately.
  • •Create, revise, and maintain work instructions, specifications, checklists, defect catalogs, process flows, and manufacturing documentation.
  • •Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
  • •Assist with the development and implementation of standardized manufacturing processes and best practices.

Equipment Maintenance & Qualification

  • •Create and maintain preventive maintenance procedures for manufacturing and assembly equipment.
  • •Perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair activities on test equipment, fixtures, and workstations.
  • •Conduct equipment checkouts, calibrations, correlations, qualifications, and validation activities.
  • •Perform diagnostic testing to verify equipment performance and ensure compliance with established specifications.
  • •Monitor equipment health and recommend improvements to maximize uptime, reliability, and performance.

Compliance, Safety & Operational Support

  • •Ensure adherence to quality standards, operating procedures, and safety requirements.
  • •Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
  • •Support off-shift, weekend, or extended-hour activities as required to meet business and development objectives.

Work Environment & Physical

Skills

Assembling Equipment, Assembling Equipment, Assembly Tools, Blueprint Reading, Conducting Experiments, Equipment Operations, Laboratory Microscopes, Leak Testing Equipment, Learning Capacity, Learning Quickly, Measuring Equipments, Metrology Equipment, Microassembly, Microscope, Micro

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