Staff Product Test Engineer

Cirrus Logic; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic is seeking a Staff Product Test Engineer for our Edinburgh, UK office. You will develop test techniques to characterize and qualify ICs, collaborate with design teams, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced environment dedicated to innovation and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on bench work, test methodology development, and working within a commercially driven product development setting, with relocation consideration and export-control compliance as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in mixed-signal test engineering.
• Experience with automated test equipment for IC production.
• Strong time management and ability to work to tight schedules.
• Excellent collaboration and communication in a product development setting.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-site hardware and software test solutions to reduce test time.
• Optimize production yield and monitor KPI trends.
• Develop ATE characterization and qualification methods.
• Collaborate with IC design to define pre-silicon test strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Mixed-signal testing

Python

Visual Basic

Bench equipment

Time management

Communication

Education

Electronics/Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Teradyne UltraFLEXplus

IG-XL

Cadence Allegro

Altium

Job description

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!

Cirrus Logic is looking for a skilled Staff Product Test Engineer to contribute to our global success story at our state-of-the-art Edinburgh office. Operating in the UK, using excellent technical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, you will have the opportunity to develop new test techniques and methodologies to test, characterise and qualify our ICs. You will also be given the chance to share your knowledge and support the development of more junior members of the team. In return, Cirrus Logic offers an exceptionally unique environment where innovation is not only encouraged but rewarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Design innovative multi-sites hardware and software solutions to achieve low test time and minimise production costs
• Optimise and monitor production yield
• Develop robust and precise ATE Characterisation and Qualification solutions
• Collaborate with IC design engineers to define test methodologies and lead Design for Test initiatives pre-silicon
• Drive continuous improvement across the organisation

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (or related fields) and proven professional experience in mixed-signal test engineering.
• Strong expertise in semiconductor testing and development on IC production automated test equipment
• Advanced knowledge of PCB layout and schematic design
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of bench equipment
• Deep understanding of analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronics; interest in audio engineering is a plus
• Experience working in a commercially driven organisation within a product development environment
• Excellent time management skills, able to plan and manage workload effectively and work to tight, varying timescales

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Development experience on Teradyne UltraFLEXplus or other IG-XL platforms
• Programming skills in Python and Visual Basic
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, such as JMP or Spotfire
• Experience with PCB schematics design software (Cadence Allegro, Altium)
• Understanding of audio and/or power management test techniques
• Strong communication and presentation skills

This position is based in our Edinburgh 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.

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.