Engineer - ICT

Summary

In-Circuit Test (ICT) Engineer L2 is a specialized role in the electronics manufacturing and testing domain. It involves working with test systems and equipment to verify the proper functionality of printed circuit boards (PCBs), components, and assemblies. Below is a tailored job description and criteria for an In-Circuit Test Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Test Development

- Design, develop, and implement in-circuit test programs to validate PCB assembly manufacturing.

- Create test fixtures and customize test hardware to suit specific designs from prototypes to production runs.

- Work with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), such as TRI, Teradyne, Keysight (Agilent), or SPEA systems.

2. Debug and Troubleshooting

- Identify and resolve issues in test setups and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable functionality.

- Analyze test failures, troubleshoot issues at the component level (e.g., resistors, ICs, capacitors, transistors), and suggest solutions.

3. Collaboration with Design Teams

- Collaborate with hardware/design engineers to ensure testability of PCBs during the design stage.

- Provide feedback to improve manufacturability and test coverage of the circuit boards.

4. Failure Analysis and Reporting

- Perform root cause analysis on test failures and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

- Generate reports summarizing defects, test coverage, and quality metrics to provide data-driven insights for manufacturing improvements.

5. Test Equipment Maintenance

- Calibrate and maintain the ICT equipment for reliability and accuracy.

- Perform updates to software and hardware in the ICT environment as needed.

6. Continuous Improvement

- Develop strategies to optimize test coverage and reduce test execution time.

- Implement test automation processes to improve the efficiency and consistency of testing procedures.

7. Compliance and Standards

- Ensure that test procedures meet industry standards, company requirements, and certifications such as IPC-A-610 and ISO standards.

- Validate compliance with design schematics, bills of materials (BOM), and quality assurance processes.

8. Training and Documentation

- Train technicians and operators on using ICT equipment and test setups effectively.

- Produce clear and detailed documentation for test methodologies, results, and troubleshooting practices.