Manufacturing Technician 2

Manufacturing Technician 2 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: 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, Cleanroom Operations, Electrical Assembly, Electrical Soldering, Microscope Inspection, Microsoft Office, PCB Troubleshooting, Product Assembly, PROMIS, Team Organization, Team Player, Teamwork, Troubleshooting Education & Experience: Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience. Operative/Technician roles will typically operate more complex machinery/processes Pay Range: $22.10 - $29.03 This role in Livermore, California pays between $22.10 and $29.03 per hour, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You'll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.