Failure analysis technician vs technician

Differences between failure analysis technician and technician duties and responsibilities

Failure analysis technician example responsibilities.

• Achieve multiple certifications per FDA and NRC guidelines for various internal processes critical to quality and safety.
• Conduct testing of COA to the inks by the use of GC/MS, IC, HPLC, ICP/MS and UV spectroscopy.
• Perform hands-on electronic circuit assembly, fabrication, wiring, prototyping, testing, debugging and repair down to component level.
• Perform system diagnostic testing, PCB debugging down to failure component or marginal components up to ASIC/IC level, SI analysis.
• Support customers internal and external to troubleshoot product failures for continuous yield improvement activities.
• Execute 'root cause' analysis of microelectronics, optical laser system & micro-mechanical devices.
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Technician example responsibilities.

• Achieve multiple ASE certifications within first year of employment.
• Implement and manage UHF radio base stations, repeaters, and command network, effectively linking all regional headquarters.
• Manage telecommunications installation and repair for hospital Nortel network.
• Maintain numerous automate scripts to assist in managing Linux systems.
• Manage, troubleshot and repair multiple wireless technologies including fiber optic transmission switches.
• Install peripherals including printers, fax machines, scanners, and smartphones.
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