:

1. ICT Machine Operation

- Operate ICT equipment according to approved SOPs, work instructions and test procedures.

- Load and run the correct ICT test program for the respective PCB/PCBA model.

- Verify product part number, revision and test program before starting testing.

- Perform equipment start-up and shutdown according to defined procedures.

- Load/unload PCBAs carefully into/from the ICT fixture.

- Ensure correct positioning and orientation of assemblies before initiating test cycles.

- Monitor test equipment for alarms, abnormal conditions and interruptions.

1. ICT Test Execution

- Execute approved ICT test sequence for manufactured PCBAs.

- Verify electrical parameters as defined in the released test specification/program.

- Perform PCBA testing for applicable checks such as:

- Open circuits

- Short circuits

- Resistance

- Capacitance

- Diode characteristics

- Connectivity

- Component presence/orientation where supported

- Other electrical checks defined by the approved test program

- Ensure the complete defined test sequence is executed before product release.

- Never bypass failed tests or modify test limits without authorization.

1. PASS / FAIL Verification

- Review ICT test results and correctly identify PASS and FAIL PCBAs.

- Ensure only PASS assemblies move to the next process.

- Clearly segregate failed assemblies according to the defined procedure.

- Prevent mixing of tested, untested, PASS, FAIL, Hold and Rework material.

- Escalate unclear or abnormal test results to the responsible Engineer.

- Never manually override a FAIL result without authorized technical disposition.

1. Defective PCBA Segregation

- Place failed PCBAs in identified NG/Hold/Rework locations.

- Attach or record appropriate failure identification.

- Maintain linkage between failed PCBA and ICT failure information.

- Prevent defective products from progressing to subsequent operations or dispatch.

- Ensure rejected boards are transferred only through the defined rework/analysis process.

- Maintain proper physical and system control of failed assemblies.

1. Failure Identification & Feedback

- Record the failure code/type generated by ICT equipment.

- Identify repetitive/common failures and immediately inform Production/Quality/Test Engineering.

- Provide accurate failure information for root-cause analysis.

- Highlight abnormal increases in specific failure types.

- Support containment when repetitive failures suggest a process problem.

- Communicate suspected upstream SMT issues to the responsible team.

1. Rework & Retest Control

- Receive repaired/reworked PCBAs only through the approved process.

- Retest reworked assemblies using the released ICT program.

- Ensure the complete required test sequence is repeated before release.

- Maintain traceability of original failure and subsequent retest result.

- Segregate PCBAs that fail repeatedly and escalate to the responsible Engineer.

- Never repeatedly retest failed boards simply to obtain a PASS result without investigation.

1. ICT Fixture Handling

- Handle ICT fixtures carefully to avoid damage to:

- Test probes/pogo pins

- Connectors

- Cables

- Alignment pins

- Clamping mechanisms

- Interface boards

- Ensure the correct fixture is used for the specific PCB/PCBA model.





- Keep test fixtures clean and protected when not in use.

- Report bent, damaged, worn or contaminated probes immediately.

- Store fixtures at designated locations with clear identification.

1. Test Fixture & Contact Monitoring

- Monitor for contact-related false failures.

- Visually inspect accessible fixture contact points as permitted by the work instruction.

- Report recurring contact problems to Test/Maintenance Engineering.

- Do not make unauthorized modifications to fixtures or test probes.

- Support scheduled fixture cleaning and preventive-maintenance activities.

- Help differentiate probable fixture-contact issues from genuine product failures.

1. First-Off / Start-Up Testing

- Support first-piece/first-off testing after product changeover or production start.

- Verify the correct program and fixture before testing.

- Ensure first-off results are reviewed according to defined approval requirements.

- Do not release serial production based on incomplete or abnormal first-off results.

- Escalate unexpected failures immediately.

- Support Quality/Engineering during initial production verification.

1. Product Changeover

- Support ICT product/model changeovers.

- Ensure previous product and associated identification are cleared from the test station.

- Install/select the correct fixture and test program for the current product.

- Verify product, revision, fixture and program before testing begins.

- Support changeover checklist completion.

- Prevent wrong-program/wrong-fixture testing.

1. PCBA Traceability

- Maintain complete traceability of tested assemblies.

- Scan or record serial number, barcode, batch/lot and production order as applicable.

- Ensure ICT test results remain linked to the correct PCBA where traceability systems are implemented.

- Follow MES/barcode-system procedures where available.

- Report unreadable or missing traceability codes.

- Prevent testing or release of untraceable PCBAs without authorized disposition.

1. Test Data & Record Maintenance

- Maintain accurate records of:

- Quantity tested

- PASS quantity

- FAIL quantity

- Failure codes

- Retest results

- Fixture used

- Product/model

- Machine stoppage or abnormalities

- Complete manual/system records at the time of testing.

- Ensure records are accurate for quality investigations and audits.

- Protect test records from unauthorized alteration.

1. FPY & Defect Monitoring

- Support monitoring of First Pass Yield (FPY) at ICT.

- Communicate repetitive failure trends to Production/Quality/Test Engineering.

- Provide accurate test data for defect Pareto analysis.

- Support improvement actions aimed at reducing ICT failures.

- Monitor retest volume and recurring test failures.

- Participate in daily quality/production reviews when required.

1. Basic Equipment Monitoring

- Monitor ICT equipment condition during operation.

- Report:





- Equipment alarms

- Communication failures

- Fixture-contact issues

- Sensor problems

- Abnormal noises

- Test interruptions

- Software/test sequence abnormalities

- Stop testing if equipment behavior may compromise result validity.

- Coordinate with Maintenance/Test Engineering for restoration.

1. Basic Autonomous Maintenance

- Perform authorized operator-level daily checks and cleaning.

- Maintain cleanliness of ICT equipment and test station.

- Clean fixtures only using approved methods.

- Complete equipment daily-check sheets.

- Report damaged cables, connectors, switches or safety mechanisms.

- Support basic TPM/autonomous maintenance activities.

- Do not conduct electrical repairs without proper authorization.

1. ESD & PCBA Handling

- Follow defined ESD controls at all times.

- Use required ESD wrist straps, footwear, garments and grounded workstations.

- Use ESD-safe trays/racks for handling assemblies.

- Avoid unnecessary contact with components, solder joints and connector pins.

- Protect PCBAs against mechanical damage during loading/unloading.

- Report ESD-control abnormalities immediately.

1. Safety Compliance

- Follow equipment and electrical safety instructions.

- Operate the tester only after required training and authorization.

- Never bypass safety interlocks or guards.

- Do not access energized electrical sections beyond operator authorization.

- Use appropriate PPE where specified.

- Immediately report unsafe equipment conditions.

- Follow emergency-stop procedures where applicable.

1. 5S & Workplace Discipline

- Maintain 5S standards around the ICT test station.

- Clearly define locations for PASS, FAIL, Hold, Rework and untested PCBs.

- Keep fixtures, cables, tools and documents at designated locations.

- Prevent accumulation of unidentified PCBAs.

- Maintain a clean and organized workstation.

- Participate in periodic 5S audits.

1. Shift Handover

- Provide clear handover to the next-shift operator covering:

- Running product/model

- Tested/PASS/FAIL quantities

- Major failure types

- Rework/retest status

- Fixture condition

- Equipment problems

- Pending Quality/Engineering decisions

- Complete required records before end of shift.

- Highlight unresolved repetitive failures.

1. Continuous Improvement & Training

- Participate in Kaizen, TPM, FPY and defect-reduction activities.

- Provide practical feedback on recurring ICT failures and fixture issues.

- Support trials under Engineer guidance.

- Complete product/tester-specific operator training.

- Develop basic understanding of electronic components, PCB circuits and common SMT defects.

- Participate in periodic competency evaluation and multi-skilling activities.

Key Skills / Competencies

- ICT equipment operation

- PCBA electrical testing

- PASS/FAIL interpretation

- Basic understanding of resistor, capacitor, diode and circuit connectivity

- ICT fixture handling

- Test probe/pogo-pin awareness

- Defective-PCBA segregation

- Rework/retest control

- FPY and failure-code monitoring

- PCBA traceability

- Barcode/MES operation

- ESD-safe handling

- Basic TPM/autonomous maintenance

- 5S and shop-floor discipline

- Basic computer and test-data entry skills

📌 SMT : ICT (In-Circuit Testing) Operator (Chandigarh)
🏢 StepsWorths Consultancy Services
📍 Chandigarh