Manufacturing Technician 3

FormFactor Inc.•Livermore, CA

6d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician 3 performs advanced manufacturing and assembly tasks in a cleanroom environment, following safety, quality, and production standards. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a shift team to meet daily production goals. The technician assembles mechanical and electrical components, makes precision adjustments, sets up and conducts electrical tests, troubleshoots failures, inspects components, analyzes production data, and accurately records test results. The position also supports operations and engineering tasks while contributing to daily production quotas. Work is primarily in a cleanroom manufacturing setting and involves following gowning and contamination-control procedures. The role may involve frequent standing, repetitive hand motions, handling small or delicate components, exposure to chemicals, and use of specialty tools, microscopes, and precision measurement equipment. Required attire includes appropriate PPE and cleanroom garments such as a full coverall suit, hairnet, mask, and gloves, which must be worn for extended periods. The position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Regular hours are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. The pay range is $25.80–$33.86 per hour for this role in Livermore, California, depending on experience, skills, and background.

Requirements

2–4 years of related experience.
Skills in circuit analysis, data acquisition software, digital multimeters (DMM), electrical schematics, electronic circuitry, materials handling, mechanical assemblies, mechanical CAD, metrology equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, and time management.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to wear required PPE and cleanroom attire, including a full coverall suit, hairnet, mask, and gloves, for extended periods.
Ability to follow cleanroom gowning, contamination-control, safety, and ESD procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to safety protocols and quality standards in the manufacturing area.
Follow cleanroom procedures and electrostatic discharge (ESD) guidelines.
Perform mechanical assembly of stiffeners, PCBAs, interposers, associated hardware, and electrical components.
Make mechanical adjustments using hand tools, tweezers, dial indicators, handheld digital meters, torque verification, and microscopes.
Read and follow detailed mechanical work instructions and engineering documentation.
Set up testers for electrical testing and conduct electronic casualty analysis of probe cards.
Adjust probe cards to achieve array planarity (flatness).
Inspect components and hardware using a microscope.
Apply knowledge of electronic theory and components to resolve test failures.
Perform basic troubleshooting to the component level using ohm, capacitance, and voltage meters.
Analyze data and understand SPC (Statistical Process Control) processes for processing steps.
Accurately record and enter test results into designated systems.
Work with a shift team to support operations and engineering tasks.
Contribute individually to meeting daily production quotas.