Assembly & Test Technician II at FormFactor Inc. in Livermore, CA

Summary: FormFactor, Inc. is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies in the semiconductor industry. The Assembly & Test Technician II is responsible for skilled production tasks in a clean-room environment, including operating and maintaining production equipment, optimizing processes, and supporting engineering teams with experiments and data collection. Responsibilities: - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 performed primarily in a clean‑room manufacturing setting, requiring adherence to gowning and contamination‑control procedures - Role may involve frequent standing, repetitive hand motions, and handling small or delicate components - May require exposure to chemicals, specialty tools, microscopes, or precision measurement equipment - Skills: Assembly Manufacturing, Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical, Data Processing, Debugging, Electrical Assembly, Electrical Schematics, Mechanical Drawings, Mechanical Layouts, Metrology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PCB Troubleshooting, Product Assembly, PROMIS, Reading Electrical Schematics, Schematic Analysis, Semiconductor Assembly, Troubleshooting Required Skills: Assembly Manufacturing, Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical, Data Processing, Debugging, Electrical Assembly, Electrical Schematics, Mechanical Drawings, Mechanical Layouts, Metrology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PCB Troubleshooting, Product Assembly, PROMIS, Reading Electrical Schematics, Schematic Analysis, Semiconductor Assembly, Troubleshooting, Coaching, Team Development Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability coverage, A 401(k) with company match, Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Paid time off, Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, Flexible spending or savings accounts