Failure analysis technician vs test technician

Differences between failure analysis technician and test 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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Test technician example responsibilities.

• Install and manage windows applications for the user, maintain servers and manage help desk operations.
• Manage and distribute cad standards to contributing design consultants and assist with any design issues as necessary.
• Perform in-circuit emulation and boundary scan testing (JTAG).
• Perform extensive testing on CVD, PVD, display and solar tooling.
• Configure bios to better suit the operating system, motherboard and CPU's needs and requirements.
• Use of micrometers, calipers, torque wrenches, rivet and crimping tools, electrical test equipment, drill presses.
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