Debug Technician
Job Description
Location: Austin, TX
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Debug Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you'll dive deep into diagnosing and repairing complex electrical and mechanical assemblies that keep our production operations running at peak performance. If you're passionate about solving problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and making an impact on high-tech manufacturing processes, we want to hear from you.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical assemblies at the component level.
- Operate diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and other test equipment.
- Provide technical support and mentorship to fellow technicians and assemblers.
- Work closely with Engineering to resolve design or functionality issues and improve procedures.
- Support onboarding and training for new assembly and service team members.
- Assist in creating and updating work instructions, batch records, equipment logs, and technical documentation.
- Monitor and track production equipment performance—yields, cycle times, and reliability.
- Support installation, debugging, and validation of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
- Ensure a safe work environment by following safety protocols and identifying risks.
- Create and maintain a PCBA Debug Guide for consistent, effective troubleshooting.
- Deliver training and hands-on support to other debug technicians on PCBA diagnostics.
- Proven experience troubleshooting electronic and mechanical systems in a manufacturing or technical environment.
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, test benches, and diagnostic tools.
- Strong understanding of PCBA-level debugging and repair.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and production.
- Solid documentation and technical writing skills.
- A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, etc.).
- Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.