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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 day shift.
Job Description:
The Manufacturing Technician 2 performs skilled production tasks in a clean‑room manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining production equipment, monitoring and optimizing processes, and supporting engineering teams with experiments, data collection, and continuous improvement efforts. The Technician II also contributes to team capability by coaching and guiding less experienced technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Operations
Perform a variety of production activities within a clean‑room environment, following established procedures and safety protocols.
Use specialized systems and software programs to track, control, and document components as they move through the production process.
Equipment Setup, Calibration & Maintenance
Set up and calibrate manufacturing equipment to meet operational specifications.
Carry out routine preventative maintenance tasks to ensure uptime, repeatability, and optimal performance.
Identify equipment irregularities, perform basic troubleshooting, and escalate complex issues to engineering or maintenance teams.
Process Monitoring & Optimization
Collect, review, and evaluate equipment and process data to perform on‑line adjustments that support process stability and optimization.
Maintain accurate logs, charts, and documentation related to production performance, equipment conditions, and process parameters.
Engineering & Experimentation Support
Partner with engineers to conduct tests, trials, and experiments aimed at improving yields, enhancing processes, or supporting new product development.
Provide observations, feedback, and data to enable effective root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
Coaching & Team Development
Provide guidance, informal coaching, and task‑level training to lower‑level technicians to support skill development, teamwork, and operational consistency.
Promote adherence to safety, quality, and procedural standards across shifts.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Role may involve frequent standing, repetitive hand motions, and handling small or delicate components.
Work performed primarily in a clean‑room manufacturing setting, requiring adherence to gowning and contamination‑control procedures.
May require exposure to chemicals, specialty tools, microscopes, or precision measurement equipment.
Must follow all required safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE and clean‑room attire (full coverall suit, hairnet, mask, gloves, etc.) for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Skills:
Assembly Manufacturing, Cleanroom Operations, Electrical Assembly, Electrical Soldering, Mathematics, Microscope Inspection, Microsoft Office, PCB Troubleshooting, Product Assembly, PROMIS, Team Organization, Teamwork, Troubleshooting
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience. Operative/Technician roles will typically operate more complex machinery/processes |…