Manufacturing Technician – CAREER LEVEL – NIGHT SHIFT
Keysight · Santa Rosa, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Keysight (industrial) in Santa Rosa, CA. Work as part of a manufacturing team responsible for producing Integrated Circuits, Thin Films, or Systems in a Package (SiPs); ensure the quality and consistency of parts, since work directly affects the quality and function of finished circuits.
- They ask for
- 8+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, MES
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $56k–$78k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 134 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 100 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $84k–$121k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 40%
- Tooling 34%
- CNC 31%
- Machining 30%
- ✓ Lean 22%
- New product launch 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Keysight in Santa Rosa
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Responsibilities
This role is based at Keysight's Santa Rosa, California site, within the Fab Manufacturing Operations team. This position works NIGHT Shift.
Responsibilities
- ◆Work as part of a manufacturing team responsible for producing Integrated Circuits, Thin Films, or Systems in a Package (SiPs); ensure the quality and consistency of parts, since work directly affects the quality and function of finished circuits. • Operate equipment dedicated to semiconductor and SiP manufacturing processes, including masking, etching, and bonding tools, probe stations, microscopes, and cameras for setup and visual verification. • Operate the complete equipment set for the assigned area, supported by the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). • Support New Technology Introduction (NTI) development by adapting to dynamic manufacturing requirements. • Implement continuous improvement and lean principles to optimize workflow. • Handle delicate and sensitive materials in substrate and circuit form, using skilled hand-eye coordination. • Work closely and professionally with engineering, trainers, supervisors, maintenance, and other operators to assure quality and meet manufacturing needs. • Work independently under the direction of a coordinator while contributing to the team's and area's goals.
Qualifications
This role is based at Keysight's Santa Rosa, California site, within the Fab Manufacturing Operations team. This position works NIGHT Shift.
Responsibilities
- ◆Work as part of a manufacturing team responsible for producing Integrated Circuits, Thin Films, or Systems in a Package (SiPs); ensure the quality and consistency of parts, since work directly affects the quality and function of finished circuits. • Operate equipment dedicated to semiconductor and SiP manufacturing processes, including masking, etching, and bonding tools, probe stations, microscopes, and cameras for setup and visual verification. • Operate the complete equipment set for the assigned area, supported by the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). • Support New Technology Introduction (NTI) development by adapting to dynamic manufacturing requirements. • Implement continuous improvement and lean principles to optimize workflow. • Handle delicate and sensitive materials in substrate and circuit form, using skilled hand-eye coordination. • Work closely and professionally with engineering, trainers, supervisors, maintenance, and other operators to assure quality and meet manufacturing needs. • Work independently under the direction of a coordinator while contributing to the team's and area's goals.
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Overview Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.