As a Computer Hardware Test Technician, you will need to master following:

• circuit diagrams
• hardware architectures
• hardware materials
• hardware platforms

More generally, a computer hardware test technician is also versed in:

• analyse test data
• communicate test results to other departments
• conduct quality control analysis
• electrical discharge
• electronic equipment standards
• ensure conformity to specifications
• hardware components
• hardware testing methods
• inspect quality of products
• instrument performance elements
• measure electrical characteristics
• meet deadlines
• quality assurance procedures
• quality standards
• read assembly drawings
• read engineering drawings
• read standard blueprints
• test hardware
• use measurement instruments
• use testing equipment

It also helps to know the following:

• consumer electronics
• perform in-circuit test
• test printed circuit boards
• test wireless devices
• waste removal regulations
• calibrate electronic instruments
• check system parameters against reference values
• electronics
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with engineers
• maintain test equipment
• mechanics
• microelectronics
• operate precision measuring equipment
• perform test run
• printed circuit boards testing methods
• remove defective products
• research equipment needs
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• send faulty equipment back to assembly line
• write inspection reports