Debug Technician

AllSTEM Connections; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AllSTEM Connections in Livermore, CA seeks an experienced Debug Technician to support advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair for legacy embedded computing systems. This hands-on role requires a strong electronics background and comfort with diagnostic equipment.

You will work with engineering teams to execute troubleshooting plans, collect data, and support production testing and repair operations, including reading schematics, documenting findings, and contributing to process

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Electronics or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on testing or repair of electronic assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of analog/digital circuits and power electronics.
• Ability to read schematics, datasheets, and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform board-, module-, and system-level troubleshooting of electronic assemblies.
• Execute fault isolation procedures and diagnostic checklists.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and component datasheets.
• Compare failed assemblies to known-good units to spot failure patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering to investigate hardware issues.
• Operate oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Record findings, test conditions, and equipment configurations.
• Support automated testing and data collection; document results.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and bench setup.
• Contribute to improvements in diagnostic procedures and docs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electronics

Diagnostics

Documentation

Schematic reading

Education

Electronics degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Seeking an experienced Debug Technician to support advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair activities involving legacy embedded computing systems.

This hands-on technical role is ideal for someone with a strong electronics background who enjoys investigating complex hardware failures, working with diagnostic equipment, and solving challenging technical problems.

The Debug Technician will work closely with engineering teams to execute structured troubleshooting plans, collect diagnostic data, and support production testing and repair operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform board-level, module-level, and system-level troubleshooting of electronic assemblies.
• Execute guided fault isolation procedures, diagnostic checklists, and controlled experiments.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, technical procedures, and component datasheets.
• Compare failed assemblies against known-good units to identify potential failure patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to investigate complex hardware issues.

Testing & Measurement

• Operate oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, bench power supplies, and other electronic test equipment.
• Conduct measurements and record diagnostic findings, test conditions, and equipment configurations.
• Support automated testing, diagnostic fixtures, boundary-scan activities, and data collection.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate findings to engineering personnel.

Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• Assist with electronic test fixtures, cables, adapters, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Support evaluation of Ball Grid Array (BGA) rework processes, including testing, inspection, and documentation.
• Perform board-level mechanical assembly and other approved manufacturing support activities.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, minor fixture repairs, and bench setup.
• Contribute to improvements in diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, military electronics training, technical certification, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, or repairing electronic assemblies.
• Working knowledge of analog and digital circuits, power electronics, processors, memory, programmable logic, and communication circuitry.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and other electronic laboratory equipment.
• Ability to read electronic schematics, component datasheets, wiring diagrams, and technical work instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow structured diagnostic procedures and communicate effectively with engineering teams.

Additional Experience That May Be Valuable

• Troubleshooting embedded computing hardware or legacy electronics.
• Board-level fault isolation and component-level diagnostics.
• Experience with BGA rework evaluation or electronic manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with automated test equipment, diagnostic scripts, or boundary-scan testing.
• Experience supporting engineering, quality, or production repair environments.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on technician who brings strong electronic troubleshooting skills, follows established diagnostic procedures, and takes pride in accurate technical work.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently on assigned tasks while collaborating closely with engineers on complex technical challenges.