How to hire a debug technician

How to hire a debug technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step debug technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a debug technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new debug technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The debug technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a debug technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a debug technician that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of debug technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Debug Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Debug Technician	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$18-30
   Technical Testing Engineer	A technical testing engineer is responsible for inspecting and reporting the quality of products across the production cycle. You will thoroughly check procedures, materials, and electrical and mechanical systems to produce high-quality products for customers... Show more	$29-60
   Instrument And Controls Technician	An instrument and controls technician is responsible for checking and inspecting the condition of production equipment and machinery, ensuring its stability to support business functions and manufacturing processes. Instrument and control technicians study schematics and blueprints of system components to assemble parts and analyze its features for measurement... Show more	$23-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Debugging
   • RF
   • Functional Test
   • Test Procedures
   • IPC
   • Linux
   • PCI
   • PCB
   • System Test
   • Technical Assistance
   • Test Fixtures
   • Failure Analysis
   • JTAG
   • R

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and distribute cad standards to contributing design consultants and assist with any design issues as necessary.
   • Prepare Linux debug workstations for new staff.
   • Work with the SMT line, helping to lower build relate defects.
   • Perform various electronic component replacements and repair (SMT devices include).
   • Perform PC card upgrades for customers and the manufacturing and technical service areas.
   • Show technical leadership in investigation and troubleshooting of first articles, PCB's and customer returns.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your debug technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A debug technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, debug technicians' average salary in tennessee is 40% less than in virginia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level debug technicians earn 40% less than senior-level debug technicians.
   • Certifications. A debug technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a debug technician's salary.

   Average debug technician salary

   $49,375yearly

   $23.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level debug technician salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a debug technician job description

   A good debug technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a debug technician job description:

   Debug technician job description example

   Infinera is the global supplier of innovative networking solutions. Our customers include the leading service providers, data center operators, internet content providers (ICPs), cable operators, enterprises, and government agencies worldwide, including 9 of the top 10 Tier 1 service providers and 6 of the top 7 ICPs. We design, develop and deliver hardware and software for fiber-based connectivity solutions that span access, aggregation, metro, long haul, and submarine network. Our industry-leading, trendsetting edge-to-core solutions provide the foundation for many of the world's largest and most demanding networks that generate billions in service revenue for our customers.
   Debug/FMA Technician- Third Shift long Term Temp Position 3
   
   Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities
   
   * Troubleshoot highly complex optoelectronic products down to component level
   * Must be able to take and comprehend directions from simple to moderate complexity
   * Adapt to constant changes necessary to complete the tasks at hand
   * Maintain good and effective communication with management, engineering, and technician peers to continuously improve manufacturing yields and throughput
   * Be flexible in daily routines in a fast paced manufacturing environment
   
   Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
   
   * Work in a high tech manufacturing team environment with little to no oversight
   * Learn new skills, processes, and operations
   * Knowledge of MS Windows operating system and MS Office software
   * Must be willing to work over time when required
   
   Education/Experience
   
   * 4 yr. technical degree or 2 yr. technical degree with 2+ years of electronic troubleshooting experience preferred
   * Background in optoelectronics engineering manufacturing operations preferred
   
   Please note that Infinera has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees.
   
   As a condition of employment, our US employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation for a medical/disability or religious basis is approved or as otherwise required by law. Candidates are not required to and must not furnish proof of vaccination or request an accommodation during the application process. Candidates will be required to do so only after a job offer has been extended and prior to their start date if they accept the job offer. A person is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if the person has received one dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and two weeks have passed since receiving the final dose of the vaccine.
   
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   Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right debug technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with debug technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit debug technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit debug technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new debug technician

   Once you've found the debug technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new debug technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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