Incoming Quality Technician

Forming Our Future together

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

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Job Description:

The Incoming Quality Technician performs incoming quality inspection of printed circuit boards (PCBs), PCB substrates, wafers, mechanical components, and electrical parts to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and documented inspection requirements. 

Working in a laboratory or controlled inspection environment, this role independently conducts visual, dimensional, and basic electrical inspections using precision metrology tools, microscopes, electrical test equipment, and inspection systems. The technician identifies and documents defects, maintains traceable inspection records, and supports containment of nonconforming material. 

The position partners with Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and related functions to communicate inspection results, escalate quality concerns, support material disposition, and provide accurate data for supplier and process improvement activities.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming inspection of PCBs, PCB substrates, wafers, mechanical parts, electrical components, and other critical materials using approved procedures, drawings, specifications, and sampling plans.
• Conduct visual inspections for scratches, cracks, delamination, corrosion, voids, contamination, cosmetic nonconformances, and PCB/SMT workmanship defects, including tombstoned components; cold, bridged, cracked, or disturbed solder joints; excess or insufficient solder; solder icicles or spikes; lifted pads; land damage; and conductor nicks, cuts, or thinning.
• Use low- and high-magnification microscopy to inspect bonding pads, traces, vias, and surface features for conditions such as annular ring breakout, delamination or blistering, over- or under-etching, via plating voids, PCB warpage, component misalignment, solder balls, and solder splatter.
• Perform mechanical and dimensional inspections with calibrated measurement tools; compare results with engineering drawings, tolerances, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform basic electrical checks using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and related test equipment to verify voltage, frequency, continuity, and specified circuit-board test points.
• Review Certificates of Conformance, inspection reports, drawings, and other incoming documentation for completeness, traceability, and compliance with requirements. 
• Record inspection results accurately, capture clear defect images, and maintain required data and material traceability in applicable quality systems.
• Identify, segregate, and escalate nonconforming material; initiate NCMRs or related records and support Quality Engineering with containment and disposition activities.
• Communicate inspection findings and recurring defect trends to Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Support updates to inspection methods, work instructions, defect standards, and continuous improvement activities under guidance from Quality Engineering. 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification in electronics, metrology, manufacturing, quality, or a related discipline preferred. 
• Two to four years of relevant quality experience in incoming inspection, quality inspection, or a comparable role within electronics, semiconductor, or high-precision manufacturing. 
• Demonstrated experience inspecting PCBs, PCB substrates, wafers, precision mechanical components, and/or electrical components using the tools and methods described in this posting. 
• Experience with nonconforming material documentation, inspection data entry, defect imaging, and material traceability. 
• Experience working as an electronics technician, quality technician, inspector, or technician assistant is beneficial. 
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and experience will be considered. 

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FormFactor Benefits:

Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off. 

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.

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