Electrical Engineering Technician

Cirrus Logic; Newbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

This position at Cirrus Logic in Newbury is a hands-on Engineering Technician role where you’ll work closely with engineers to turn designs into working hardware. You’ll own practical lab activities, set up test stations, prototype, debug and repair at board and system level, and help document procedures while collaborating across teams.

You’ll bring strong soldering skills, a background in electrical/electronic engineering, and familiarity with lab equipment, schematics, and troubleshooting,

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in electrical or electronic engineering, or equivalent.
• A degree is welcome, but not essential.
• Strong hands-on soldering skills and PCB repair/rework experience.
• Experience with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, layouts, specs and rework documentation.
• Good mechanical skills to adapt prototype hardware.
• Methodical documentation and asset-management approach.
• Clear communication and confidence working across teams; collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own practical engineering activities in the lab, turning designs and prototypes into working hardware.
• Assemble, debug and repair at board and system level using schematics and docs.
• Set up and maintain engineering test stations.
• Execute defined test plans and basic test sequences against specifications.
• Support engineers in diagnosing hardware and software issues.
• Help develop, document and improve lab procedures and technical records.
• Maintain lab inventory and asset records, including calibration and maintenance.
• Procure lab consumables and coordinate lab activities with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Soldering

PCB repair

Schematics reading

Lab diagnostics

Documentation

Team collaboration

Programming basics

C

Education

Electrical/electronic engineering apprenticeship

Degree (welcome but not essential)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Schematic capture tools

PCB rework tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Technician to join our Newbury team. This is a highly hands-on role working closely with engineers across multiple disciplines, helping turn designs and prototypes into working hardware. You will take ownership of practical engineering activities across the lab. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys solving problems, working with precision and seeing the direct impact of their work.,

• Advanced surface-mount soldering, assembly, repair and rework on PCBs, including fine-pitch components (CSP, BGA, QFN, 0402, 0201, 01005).
• Build and modify custom cable assemblies, prototype boards and hardware platforms.
• Use schematics, layouts, specs and rework instructions to assemble, debug and repair at board and system level.
• Set up and maintain engineering test stations.
• Execute defined test plans and basic test sequences against specifications.
• Support engineers in diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues.
• Help develop, document and improve lab procedures and technical records.
• Maintain lab inventory and asset records, including calibration and maintenance.
• Procure lab consumables.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams, coordinating lab activities, bench projects and technical support., Basic programming or scripting (C or Python).
• Familiarity with schematic-capture tools.
• Experience supporting R&D, validation, electronics manufacturing or similar.

This position is based in our Newbury office, UK You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic. #LI-HD1 Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role. At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.

• A completed apprenticeship in electrical or electronic engineering, or equivalent practical experience in an engineering, electronics, manufacturing, test or lab environment.
• A degree or other formal qualification is welcome, but not essential.
• Strong hands-on soldering skills and PCB repair/rework experience.
• Experience with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, layouts, specs and rework documentation.
• Good mechanical skills to adapt prototype hardware.
• Methodical documentation and asset-management approach.
• Clear communication and confidence working across teams; collaborative problem-solving.
• For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn't do it without our extraordinary workforce - and that's where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!