Test Technician I

Neotech; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOTech seeks an Electronics Test Technician to enforce ESD handling, troubleshoot PCB defects, and interpret schematics for fault isolation. You will test boards with HP 3070/Genrad equipment, perform functional tests, and support process improvements.

The role requires RF experience, strong data entry skills, and the ability to train others in test procedures while maintaining ISO/QMS standards; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• AA/AS Degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work on single task/procedures/products.
• Experience operating test equipment not limited to HP 3070 and Genrad.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all ESD requirements and Board Handling procedures.
• Identify faulted components or defects on production PCBs and submit for rework.
• Read, interpret, and react to schematics for troubleshooting.
• Test production PCBs including functional and boundary scan tests.
• Run software backups, diagnostics and preventive maintenance on tester control computers.
• Create test reports describing results and findings from tests and troubleshooting.
• Interface with cross-functional departments and possibly customers.
• Enter data and track yield/troubleshooting in Clarity for assemblies.
• Comply with NEOTech standards and ISO procedures across QMS; support 6S objectives.
• May be required to work overtime and Saturdays.

Skills

RF experience

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting electronics

Data entry

Education

AA/AS Degree in Electronic Technology

Tools

HP 3070

Genrad

Oscilloscopes

Network/Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Essential Job Duties:Adhere to all ESD requirements and Board Handling procedures.Use of Moisture Sensitive Device (MSD) handling requirements based on component moisture sensitive levels (MSL).Identify faulted components or manufacturing defects on production printed circuit boards (down to the component level) and submit for re-work.Read, interpret, and react to schematics for the troubleshooting process.Test production printed circuit boards to include but not limited to functional and boundary scan tests.Must have RF experience.Run software backups, diagnostics and preventive maintenance on tester control computers; identify signs of viruses or excessive fragmenting and clean them when needed.Support the production test operator training and certification program.Support test engineering development projects as required.Participate in test process and test station improvements, efficiencies, and safety.Create test reports that accurately describe test results and any other findings observed during test and/or troubleshooting processes.Interface with other cross-functional departments, and possibly customers.Utilize, enter data, and to track yield/troubleshooting details with Clarity application for tested and debugged assemblies for all products.Comply with NEOTech standards and ISO procedures and standards related to NEOTech’s various Quality Management Systems. These systems may include, but are not limited to, quality, the environment, health, safety and security.Train production test debug technicians as requested.Support all corporate and site 6S objectives.Perform all other duties as assigned, may be required to work overtime, and occasional Saturdays.Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Highly computer literateGood deductive reasoningClear and comprehensive verbal communicationExperience/Education:AA/AS Degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent work experience.Ability to work on single task / procedures / products.Highly repetitive or routine duties,Ability to support 1-2 product lines / customer(s)Normally receives detailed instructions on workWorks under close supervisionNo prior work experience requiredExperience operating test equipment not limited to HP 3070 and Genrad (Network and Spectrum Analyzers, oscilloscopes).Able to troubleshoot electronic circuits down to the component level.Prefer experience with amplifiers and attenuators.