RMA PCBA Debug Technician

Position Summary

The RMA (Return Material Authorization) PCBA Debug Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and verification of customer-returned printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The role focuses on conducting component-level diagnostics, implementing corrective actions and shorten the Turn-Around Time (TAT).

What You Will Do

Troubleshooting & Repair

• Perform component-level debugging and repair of customer-returned PCBAs.
• Analyze failures reported from the field, warranty returns, and customer RMAs.
• Use schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and test procedures to identify faults.
• Troubleshoot analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Verify repairs through functional, environmental, and system-level testing.

Test & Verification

• Perform diagnostics using:
  • Digital Multimeters (DMM)
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Power Supplies
  • Thermal Cameras
  • X-Ray equipment
• Execute:
  • MDA/ICT/Flying Probe verification
  • Functional testing (FCT)
  • Stress testing
  • System-level validation
• Ensure repaired units meet original manufacturing specifications.

Documentation & Reporting

• Record troubleshooting steps, failure symptoms, and repair actions into the shopfloor system
• Track failure trends and recurring issues.
• Communicate findings to Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Customer Support teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring field reliability issues.
• Recommend process, design, or supplier improvements.
• Support yield improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Participate in Corrective Action Boards and quality reviews.

What You Bring

• Associate Degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of electronics troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience debugging complex PCBAs in:
  • Servers
  • Storage systems
  • Networking equipment
  • Industrial electronics
  • Telecommunications products

Technical Skills

• Ability to read:
  • Schematics
  • PCB layouts
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Test procedures
• Experience with component-level troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with:
  • IPC-A-610
  • IPC-7711/7721
  • J-STD-001
  • ESD control requirements

Preferred Certifications

• IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
• J-STD-001 Certification
• IPC-7711/7721 Rework and Repair Certification
• Certified Electronics Technician (CET)

ZT Systems will not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.