Manufacturing Technician 4

FormFactor Inc.•Livermore, CA

7d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

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 Manufacturing Technician 4 is responsible for executing highly complex manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations in a cleanroom environment while serving as a technical leader within the shift team. This role requires deep technical expertise, independent problem-solving capability, and the ability to support production, quality, and engineering initiatives. The Manufacturing Technician 4 consistently operates with minimal supervision, mentors less-experienced technicians, and plays a key role in maintaining process stability and meeting production targets.

Requirements

Electrical Schematics
Electric Circuit Analysis
Electronic Circuitry
Materials Handling
Mechanical Assemblies
Mechanical CAD
Metrology Equipment
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Time Management
Minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience | Required

Responsibilities

Safety & Quality Compliance Act as a role model for safety, quality, and cleanroom discipline.
Ensure strict compliance with all safety policies, cleanroom protocols, and ESD requirements.
Proactively identify and escalate safety or quality risks and support corrective actions.
Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform advanced mechanical and electromechanical assembly of stiffeners, PCBAs, interposers, probe cards, and associated hardware and electrical components.
Execute precise mechanical adjustments using advanced measurement and inspection tools, including hand tools, tweezers, dial indicators, torque tools, digital meters, and microscopes.
Interpret and execute complex mechanical work instructions, engineering drawings, and change notices.
Identify process deviations and recommend improvements to enhance yield and product quality.
Independently set up and operate test equipment for electrical testing and characterization.
Conduct advanced electronic casualty analysis and failure diagnostics of probe cards and assemblies.
Perform probe card adjustments to achieve and maintain planarity and electrical performance specifications.
Diagnose and resolve complex issues down to the component level using electronic theory and measurement tools (ohm, capacitance, voltage meters, etc.).
Partner with Engineering to support root cause analysis, process validation, and implementation of corrective actions.
Analyze production and test data using SPC methodologies to identify trends, outliers, and opportunities for improvement.
Accurately document test results, process observations, and corrective actions in designated tracking systems.
Provide clear technical feedback and documentation to Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering stakeholders.
Serve as a technical resource and mentor for Manufacturing Technicians 1–3.
Provide informal leadership on the shift by assisting with task prioritization, training, and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support production goals and continuous improvement.
Independently manage workload and contribute to meeting or exceeding daily and long-term production targets.