Metrology Process Technician

FormFactor Inc.•Livermore, CA

4d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Metrology Process Technician is responsible for supporting engineering and production through defect detection, metrology data analysis, and process optimization. This role plays a key part in improving yield, validating advanced inspection technologies, and enabling factory performance through data-driven insights and machine learning applications. The technician also ensures clear, up-to-date visual defect standards and work instructions to support consistent operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience
Continuous Improvement
Data Metrics
Defect Metrology
Detail-Oriented
Measurement Analysis
Metrology Equipment
Microscope Inspection
Optical Metrology
QA Inspection
Quality Awareness

Nice To Haves

Experience working with automated inspection systems and defect review tools.
Exposure to machine learning applications in manufacturing or defect detection.
Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and data visualization tools.
Ability to interpret engineering data and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams.
Experience developing work instructions, visual aids, or training materials.

Responsibilities

Perform defect detection, classification, and disposition activities to support engineering and production teams.
Analyze metrology and inspection data to identify trends, root causes, and process deviations.
Partner with engineering to drive yield improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Provide timely and accurate disposition of inspection results to support production decision-making.
Support deployment of machine learning (ML) models for automated defect detection and classification.
Assist in fine-tuning, testing, and validating ML models to ensure accuracy and reliability in production environments.
Monitor model performance and collaborate with engineering teams to improve model effectiveness over time.
Document model performance metrics and validation results.
Develop, maintain, and update visual defect aids to ensure consistent defect identification across teams.
Create and revise work instructions to reflect current processes, tools, and inspection criteria.
Deliver training to operations teams on defect recognition, metrology tools, and updated procedures.
Support continuous improvement of training materials and knowledge transfer processes.