Development technicians work in research labs under the direction of engineers. They help develop new kinds of devices and check on current methods of fabrication. Technicians may test products or find new ways to test them. They may test samples to figure out whether the way the wafers and microchips are made needs improvement. Technicians may help develop the test equipment used to make the chips.
Technicians use computers, electron microscopes, and logic analyzers.
They also use voltmeters, soldering irons, test probes, and calibrating equipment. They do maintenance on manufacturing equipment. They may operate equipment to make products. Technicians may build or make changes to electronic components. To do this, they use both hand and power tools.