Manufacturing Technician 2 - Beaverton, OR, United States
$18 - $24 USD yearly
Originally posted 31 August 2026 by the employer.
Work on eProbes Assembly and microelectronic probe tips.
About the role
This role assembles small, high-precision probe products in accordance with company specifications, quality standards, and production schedules, performing electro-mechanical assembly and testing operations on microelectronic probe tips.
What you'll do
- Perform probe tip assembly operations including tip attach, lapping and grinding, planarity and force measurements, RC testing, and OQC inspection.
- Assemble microelectronic components using epoxy application and UV curing processes.
- Operate precision grinding equipment to flatten coaxial components to meet customer specifications.
- Perform detailed assembly and functional testing of high-frequency probe tips.
- Solder very small, high-frequency coaxial cables to probe assemblies.
- Collect, organize, and evaluate Statistical Process Control (SPC) data to support process monitoring.
What you'll need
- 1-2 years of related experience in operative/technician roles involving complex machinery/processes.
- Ability to sit and perform microscope-based work for extended periods (~75%).
- Perform detailed visual inspections and operate a variety of manual and automated tools.
- Ability to work with hazardous materials and chemicals while adhering to safety procedures.
- Basic Math skills.
- Soldering skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with Wafer Probing.
- Experience with Heat Treatments.
- Experience with Microassembly.
Skills: eProbes Assembly, microelectronic probe tips, precision grinding equipment, microscope-based work, Statistical Process Control
This role has been open 47 days — below the 53-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2514
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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 (2514 roles · 80 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 48 | 2514 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 109 | 9877 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 49 d | 53 d (−4 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $97k |
Skills observed across this category: eProbes Assembly, microelectronic probe tips, precision grinding equipment, microscope-based work, Statistical Process Control
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 396 open roles · median 79 d
- Applied Materials · 252 open roles · median 39 d
- Entegris · 225 open roles · median 38 d
- Lam Research · 108 open roles · median 60 d
- Infineon Technologies · 90 open roles · median 58 d
- STMicroelectronics · 69 open roles · median 54 d
How we counted: 2514 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 80 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 18 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.