SMT Test Equipment Technician
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you solved a software or connectivity problem on test equipment.
What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot beyond hardware, which the posting calls out.
Tell me about an improvement you made that raised yield or throughput.
What they are checking: Whether they contribute to continuous improvement beyond keeping things running.
What would you do
An ICT fixture starts showing false failures. Walk me through how you troubleshoot it.
What they are checking: Whether they can tell a fixture or probe issue from a real board defect.
The line is down because a test station failed. How do you get it running quickly while fixing it properly?
What they are checking: Whether they can minimize downtime without creating a temporary fix that fails again.
How do you work with test engineers when you think a test program has a problem?
What they are checking: Whether they collaborate well and share clear evidence with engineers.
About the work
What SMT test equipment have you worked on, like ICT, functional test, AOI or AXI?
What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on experience with the test systems this role maintains.
How do you set up and tune an AOI program so it catches defects without too many false calls?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the balance between escapes and false rejects.
What preventive maintenance do you perform on test stations and fixtures?
What they are checking: Whether they keep equipment reliable through planned care, not just repairs.
How do you handle calibration of test equipment, and what records do you keep?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that tests mean nothing if the equipment isn't calibrated and documented.
How do you handle ESD safety around boards and test equipment?
What they are checking: Whether they protect sensitive electronics, which is basic in SMT manufacturing.
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