Debug Technician

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet in Houston, TX is seeking a Debug Technician to troubleshoot and repair failures across electronic products and systems, reporting to the Failure Analysis Engineering Manager.

You will work with hardware/software teams to diagnose root causes, verify fixes, and document procedures, while supporting test stations and reliability tests in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read test logs.
• Basic understanding of Linux/UNIX.
• Ability to work with switches, network equipment, etc.
• Some experience with computer hardware like CPUs, NIC, Memory, etc.
• Must be able to adapt to stressful situations and complete projects under tight deadlines.
• Electronic Assembly: Schematics, PCB point to point wiring; Cables: connector/ wire soldering; oscilloscope, cable & harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer; Inspection: PCB loaded, components, cable/harness, microscope.
• The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require the following basic safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Test the server/computer tray to meet specified requirements.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and determine root cause at multiple system levels for customer devices and analyze circuits and topologies to identify marginal failure root causes.
• Repair failing devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair failures; diagnose the root cause and recommend corrective action.
• Monitor ORT (on-going reliability tests) /RDT (reliability demonstration tests) and report issues to Test Engineers.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work directly with design and manufacturing teams to investigate hardware issues down to the component level.
• Document procedure, follow SOPs.
• Assist with the fabrication and development of new equipment, fixtures, and test programs.
• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with multiple internal engineering disciplines (HW, SW, Diags, Quality, Product, Mechanical, Materials, Reliability) to resolve complex hardware issues.
• Assist Test Engineers with test station setup and other processes including modeling, pre-pilot, and pilot runs.

Skills

Linux/UNIX

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Stress management

Hardware diagnosis

Documentation

Collaboration

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Soldering

PCB inspection

Test equipment

Job description

Overview

Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) is seeking a Debug Technician to troubleshoot and repair failures; diagnose the root cause and recommend corrective action. Once a part of the team, you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks within the DEPT in an [office/production] environment and have the opportunity to display critical thinking skills to expand your career in Smart Manufacturing. Reporting to the Failure Analysis Engineering Manager, the Debug Technician’s role conducts, tests, and troubleshoots electronic product, components, and systems to ensure production quality standards are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tests the server/computer tray to meet specified requirements.
• Troubleshoots, debugs, and determines root cause at multiple system levels for customer devices and analyzes circuits and topologies to identify marginal failure root causes.
• Repairs for failing devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair failures; diagnose the root cause and recommend corrective action.
• Monitor ORT (on-going reliability tests) /RDT (reliability demonstration tests) and report issues to Test Engineers.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work directly with design and manufacturing teams to investigate hardware issues down to the component level.
• Document procedure, follow SOPs.
• Assists with the fabrication and development of new equipment, fixtures, and test programs.
• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with multiple internal engineering disciplines (HW, SW, Diags, Quality, Product, Mechanical, Materials, Reliability) to resolve complex hardware issues.
• Assist Test Engineers with test station setup and other processes including modeling, pre-pilot, and pilot runs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read test logs.
• Basic understanding of Linux/UNIX
• Ability to work with switches, network equipment, etc.
• Some experience with computer hardware like CPUs, NIC, Memory, etc.
• Must be able to adapt to stressful situations and complete projects under tight deadlines.
• Electronic Assembly: Schematics, PCB point to point wiring; Cables: connector/ wire soldering; oscilloscope, cable & harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer; Inspection: PCB loaded, components, cable/harness, microscope.
• The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require the following basic safety precautions.