Manufacturing Technician 1 (Temporary) - Livermore, CA, United States
$19 - $25 USD yearly
Originally posted 16 September 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 19 October 2026.
About the role
The Manufacturing Technician 1 performs a variety of tasks in support of probe card manufacturing operations.
What you'll do
- Execute manufacturing processes including photolithography, thin film, etch, plating, assembly, test, and inspection. - Perform equipment set-up, calibration, and routine preventative maintenance to ensure operational readiness. - Collect and analyze operating data to make on-line equipment adjustments and maintain process optimization. - Collaborate with engineering teams to conduct tests and experiments aimed at improving production processes or developing new products. - Assist in training and coaching other technicians to support operational and technical execution.
What you'll need
- Less than 1 year of related experience in manufacturing operations. - Ability to work primarily in a clean-room manufacturing setting adhering to gowning, contamination-control procedures, and cleanroom attire (full coverall suit, hairnet, mask, gloves). - Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, stand frequently, handle repetitive hand motions, and work with small or delicate components. - Ability to work with chemicals, specialty tools, microscopes, or precision measurement equipment following required safety protocols. - Proficiency in computer literacy, Microsoft Office, and basic mathematics. - Availability to work Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday from 6:00am to 6:15pm.
Skills: probe card manufacturing, photolithography, thin film processing, etching, plating, cleanroom protocols
This role has been open 33 days — well below the 53-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2523
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Median days open
53 d
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Median salary
$97k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | FormFactor | All employers we track in this specialty (2523 roles · 80 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 55 | 2523 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 116 | 9979 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 33 d | 53 d (−20 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $97k |
Skills observed across this category: probe card manufacturing, photolithography, thin film processing, etching, plating, cleanroom protocols
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 402 open roles · median 78 d
- Applied Materials · 251 open roles · median 40 d
- Entegris · 225 open roles · median 39 d
- Lam Research · 108 open roles · median 61 d
- Infineon Technologies · 90 open roles · median 59 d
- STMicroelectronics · 69 open roles · median 55 d
How we counted: 2523 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 80 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 19 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.