Test Technician

Description

The Test Technician supports electronics manufacturing by troubleshooting and solving test equipment failures and helping maintain the equipment and fixtures used in the production test process. This is a hands-on technical role working with printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), electronic test equipment, test fixtures, and computer-based test systems.

The Test Technician follows established test procedures to identify and troubleshoot product and equipment issues and works with Test Engineering and Manufacturing when additional technical support is needed.

The test technician will receiving training to support applications for flying probe ICT equipment and participate in tester yield improvement initiatives as well as performing tester release activities.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoot and debug test fixture failures and basic test equipment issues.
• Assist Test Engineering with the setup and implementation of new or updated test fixtures and procedures.
• Help maintain test equipment and fixtures to minimize production downtime.
• Perform basic troubleshooting to determine whether a failure is related to the product, test fixture, equipment, software, or connection.
• Support Yield improvement activities initiatives by Quality Engineering or Test Engineering.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation to assist with troubleshooting.
• Use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment to assist in diagnosing circuit and product failures.
• Install and configure computer programs and software used with production test equipment.
• Use Windows Device Manager and other Windows tools to identify and troubleshoot connected devices.
• Work with common communication interfaces, including USB, UART, RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet.
• Use flash and microcontroller programming tools to load firmware as part of the manufacturing and testing process.
• Create, modify, and execute basic SQL database queries to retrieve or review test information.
• Record test results, failures, repairs, and other required production information.
• Escalate complex or recurring technical issues to Test Engineering for additional troubleshooting and resolution.
• Follow established work instructions, quality procedures, safety requirements, and applicable ISO 9001:2015 processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, vocational training, certification, or coursework in electronics, electrical systems, computer technology, or a related field preferred.

Skills

• Basic understanding of electronic circuits and components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics or ability to develop proficiency through training.
• Familiarity with digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, or similar electronic test equipment.
• Basicsold ering skills or ability to develop proficiency in SMT and through-hole soldering.
• Basic computer skills and comfort working within a Windows environment.
• Familiarity with USB, serial communication, Ethernet, or similar electronic communication interfaces preferred.
• Basicknowledge of flash or microcontroller programming tools preferred.
• Basic knowledge of SQL databases or ability to learn basic SQL queries.
• Ability to follow written test procedures and technical work instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to accurately document test results.
• Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality personnel.
• Willingness and ability to learn new test equipment, software, products, and troubleshooting techniques.
  

Experience

• Previous experience in electronics testing, electronics assembly, repair, manufacturing, or a related technical environment preferred but not required.
• Hands-on electronics coursework, technical training, military training, or similar experience may substitute for previous work experience.
• Experience soldering electronic components or operating electronic test equipment is preferred.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
• Experience with SMT or through-hole soldering and rework.
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing or production test environments.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 or electronics workmanship standards.
• Experience with manufacturing test fixtures or computer-based test systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 manufacturing environments.