Industrial Technical Knowledge Library
Assembly & AvionicsIntermediate

Electronics Test, Troubleshooting and Rework

Build a structured approach to functional test, fault isolation and controlled rework of electronic assemblies.

Work context

Electronics manufacturing and MRO

This page shows technical knowledge coverage. Course, assessment and credential availability depends on the applicable Industrial Skillset program.

Relevant roles

Electronics technicians · Test technicians · Repair technicians · Quality inspectors

Prerequisites

Basic electrical fundamentals · ESD control

Knowledge level

Intermediate coverage with practical workplace context.

Learning outcomes

What this topic is intended to help you understand

  • Differentiate visual, electrical and functional test.
  • Use symptoms and schematics to narrow faults.
  • Recognize controlled rework and traceability requirements.

Technical scope

Equipment, processes and terminology

  • Continuity
  • Voltage checks
  • Functional test
  • ICT concepts
  • Boundary scan concepts
  • Fault isolation
  • Component replacement
  • Rework documentation

Workplace practice

How the subject connects to industrial work

  • Verify configuration
  • Run approved test
  • Record failure evidence
  • Perform authorized rework
  • Retest

Quality and safety

Controls that protect people, product and process

  • ESD control
  • Electrical safety
  • Hot-tool safety
  • Controlled rework

Technical learning supports understanding. Actual work remains governed by site procedures, machine-specific instructions, engineering requirements, supervision and authorization.

Industrial documents

Documents commonly connected to this subject

  • Test procedure
  • Schematic
  • Repair instruction
  • Failure record