Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardshardware platformshardware componentselectrical dischargehardware testing methodshardware materialsquality assurance procedureshardware architecturesinstrument performance elementselectronic equipment standardselectronicsprinted circuit boards testing methodsmicroelectronicsmechanicswaste removal regulationsconsumer electronics
Practical Skills
use measurement instrumentsmeasure electrical characteristicsuse testing equipmentread standard blueprintsmeet deadlinestest hardwarecommunicate test results to other departmentsinspect quality of productsconduct quality control analysisinterpret circuit diagramsread assembly drawingsensure conformity to specificationsanalyse test dataread engineering drawingsperform test runresolve equipment malfunctionswrite inspection reportsresearch equipment needstest printed circuit boardsoperate precision measuring equipmentcalibrate electronic instrumentsperform in-circuit testcheck system parameters against reference valuesliaise with engineersmaintain test equipmentsend faulty equipment back to assembly linekeep records of work progresstest wireless devicesremove defective products