ISCO Specialization 3114.1.3 Computer Hardware Test Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Computer Hardware Test Technician: Computer hardware test technicians conduct testing of computer hardware such as circuit boards, computer chips, computer systems, and other electronic and electrical components. They analyse the hardware configuration and test the hardware reliability and conformance to specifications.
Essential Skills
- Conduct Quality Control Analysis
- Use Testing Equipment
- Analyse Test Data
- Test Hardware
- Read Engineering Drawings
- Read Assembly Drawings
- Electronic Equipment Standards
- Communicate Test Results To Other Departments
- Hardware Materials
- Inspect Quality Of Products
- Hardware Testing Methods
- Hardware Components
- Instrument Performance Elements
- Hardware Architectures
- Read Standard Blueprints
- Hardware Platforms
- Meet Deadlines
- Ensure Conformity To Specifications
- Quality Assurance Procedures
- Quality Standards
- Use Measurement Instruments
- Circuit Diagrams
- Measure Electrical Characteristics
- Electrical Discharge
Optional Skills
- Waste Removal Regulations
- Electronics
- Check System Parameters Against Reference Values
- Printed Circuit Boards Testing Methods
- Liaise With Engineers
- Consumer Electronics
- Perform Test Run
- Send Faulty Equipment Back To Assembly Line
- Remove Defective Products
- Calibrate Electronic Instruments
- Microelectronics
- Mechanics
- Test Wireless Devices
- Operate Precision Measuring Equipment
- Perform In-Circuit Test
- Resolve Equipment Malfunctions
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Maintain Test Equipment
- Research Equipment Needs
- Test Printed Circuit Boards
- Write Inspection Reports
Alternative Names
- Computer Hardware Inspection Technician
- Computer Hardware Inspector
- Inspection Technician In Computer Hardware
- Tester Of Computer Hardware
- Inspector Of Computer Hardware
- Hardware Tester
- Computer Hardware Testing Technician
- Computer Hardware Tester
