Manufacturing Technician 2

Shift

The regular hours for this position are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday from 6:00pm to 6:15am. You will receive a 15% shift differential for working on the night shift.

The Manufacturing Technician II performs skilled production tasks in a cleanroom 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.

• Perform a variety of production activities within a cleanroom 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 escalates complex issues to engineering or maintenance teams.

• Collect, review, and evaluate equipment and process data to perform online 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 rootcause 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 cleanroom 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.

• Cleanroom Operations
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Detail-Oriented
• Following Instructions
• Manual Dexterity
• Mathematics
• Microscope
• Microsoft Office
• Problem Solving
• Self Reliance
• Technical Problem-Solving
• Working Independently

Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience. Operative/Technician roles will typically operate more complex machinery/processes.

$22.10 - $29.03 per hour. 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.

Form Factor is an equal opportunity employer. Form Factor 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.