Engineering Technician, Lab

Cirrus Logic
United States, Texas, Austin
800 West 6th Street (Show on map)
Jul 01, 2026
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, which was 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! Join our Applications, Teardown, and Design teams as an Engineering Technician and play a hands-on role in a dynamic lab environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, curious problem-solver who wants to build a strong foundation in the semiconductor industry. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, receiving direct training and mentorship while contributing to the assembly, testing, and debugging of advanced electronic platforms. We're committed to helping you grow your technical skills through hands-on learning in troubleshooting, advanced electrical test techniques, and customer demos. If you're eager to learn, enjoy working with technology, and want to be part of a team developing cutting-edge solutions, this role offers a strong starting point for your career. Operations Overview: Advanced Board Work: Perform surface-mount soldering related to the assembly, repair, and rework of printed circuit boards (PCBs) populated with surface mount components (including fine pitch components like CSP, BGA, QFN, 0402, 0201, 01005). System Debug: Use electronic schematics and layout diagrams to assemble, debug, and fix problems at the board or system level under the mentorship of senior engineers. Test Execution: Implement the proper execution of defined test experiments and run simple test sequences to verify board functionality. Customization: Design and build various custom cable assemblies and perform mechanical modifications to hardware platforms. Lab Operations: Implement and document lab procedures, ensure proper setup of test stations, and manage inventory efficiently. 3D Print and CAD Design: Implement Using CAD design software create 3D print fixtures in support of customer demos. Troubleshooting Support: Help debug test setup issues (Hardware/Software) to ensure test sequences complete with minimal issues. Required Skills & Qualifications: Education: Associate's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or a closely related field. (Relevant hands-on experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.) Lab Equipment Basics: Experience and comfort working with standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc. Technical Literacy: Ability to read, understand, and interpret circuit board schematics. Discipline & Organization: Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills for recording results and managing lab assets. Preferred Skills & Growth Areas Scripting Knowledge: Basic knowledge in a text-based programming language such as C, or a common scripting language such as Python, PERL, or Tcl. Advanced Debugging: Hands-on lab test/debug experience gained during school projects or prior employment, particularly pre- and/or post-silicon validation. Specialized Tools: Familiarity with schematics capture tools (such as PADS), CAD software, 3D printers, or other specialized lab equipment (e.g., logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators). #LI-Onsite #LI-CJ1 Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 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. Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.