Quality Assurance Technician 1

FormFactor•Livermore, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician 1 performs detailed inspections and quality control activities to ensure products meet internal standards and customer specifications. The role requires technical inspection skills, proficiency with microscopes and measurement tools, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams. The Technician supports in-process and final inspection workflows in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The regular schedule is Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., following an assigned compressed 3x4 work schedule. Work is primarily in a clean-room manufacturing setting and requires compliance with gowning, contamination-control, safety, and documentation procedures.

Requirements

Less than one year of related experience.
No formal occupational training is typically required.
Skills in clean-room manufacturing, communication, computer literacy, data entry, hand dexterity, microscope use, problem solving, and working independently.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to meet physical demands that may include frequent standing, repetitive hand motions, and handling small or delicate components.
Ability to follow safety protocols and wear required PPE and clean-room attire, including a full coverall suit, hairnet, mask, and gloves, for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Inspect advanced probing technology products for defects using an Olympus MX-50 microscope and other precision inspection tools.
Perform in-process inspections at various stages of manufacturing.
Inspect finished goods to verify outgoing materials meet customer and internal specifications.
Capture and document high-quality inspection images of components and products.
Identify nonconforming products and generate accurate, timely nonconformance reports.
Work with engineering teams on investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to quality issues.
Validate outgoing product data for compliance with customer requirements.
Enter data accurately and maintain current inventory information in database systems.
Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures, and documentation standards to maintain product traceability and compliance.
Work with the shift team to support daily quality, engineering, and production activities.
Contribute as a team member and individual contributor toward daily inspection and production quotas.