What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Debug Test Technician position at SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED?
Requisition ID: 108704-0
At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.
Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.
At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Production: Advanced Debug Test Technician
Shift: 4A (Monday-Thursday)
Job Purpose
An Advanced Debug Test Technician is responsible for complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electronic assemblies that fail production testing. This role goes beyond basic debug by handling intermittent issues, system-level faults, and process-related failures, often working closely with engineering teams.
Nature of Duties
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At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.
Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.
At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Production: Advanced Debug Test Technician
Shift: 4A (Monday-Thursday)
Job Purpose
An Advanced Debug Test Technician is responsible for complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electronic assemblies that fail production testing. This role goes beyond basic debug by handling intermittent issues, system-level faults, and process-related failures, often working closely with engineering teams.
Nature of Duties
- Perform advanced-level debugging on failed PCBAs and electronic systems
- Diagnose complex, intermittent, and multi-layer circuit failures
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and recommend corrective actions
- Interpret detailed schematics, layouts, and signal flow
- Debug down to component and signal level, including ICs and microcircuits
- Analyze failure trends and provide feedback to engineering, quality, and production teams
- Assist in developing and improving test procedures and fixtures
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) builds and validation
- Train and mentor junior technicians or operators
- Reduce repeat failures and improve yield
- Fast and accurate root cause identification
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Minimize turnaround time for complex repairs
- Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, and Spectrum analyzers
- Digital multimeters & power supplies
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems
- X-ray inspection systems (for BGA analysis)
- Strong understanding of analog & digital electronics, signal integrity, and circuit behavior
- Ability to perform system-level and board-level diagnostics
- Advanced schematic reading and troubleshooting methodology
- Root cause analysis and failure trend reporting
- Familiarity with quality systems (ISO, IPC standards like IPC-A-610)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent military/industry experience
- 4–8 years of experience in electronics test/debug or manufacturing/engineering support
- Experience in EMS companies or similar environments is preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen
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