Job Description

Position Title:

Product Engineering Technician

Date:

February 2026

Reporting To:

Product Development Engineering Manager

Grade:

Department:

Product Engineering

Location:

Bedford, UK

I. BASIC PURPOSE:

To provide comprehensive characterisation, device analysis, and technical support for new product development and existing product lines. This includes supporting RMAs, MRBs, reliability and characterisation failures, reverse engineering, and general laboratory management

II. DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES(End Results Expected):

• Provide characterisation support across Protection Division product lines including TISP, TVS, TBU, GDT, MOV, and Multifuse technologies.
• Produce clear, concise summary reports for characterisation testing, clearly identifying whether product requirements are met.
• Develop automated solutions for characterisation tasks using Visual Basic & GPIB programming.
• Design, build, maintain, and repair equipment required for characterisation tasks.
• Provide PCB design and procurement support for characterisation and life-test requirements.
• Develop and edit test programs for STi ATE test systems.
• Perform device analysis for customer RMAs, yield issues, reliability failures, and competitive reverse engineering.
• Manage laboratory operations including equipment calibration, ATE tester calibration, equipment repairs, and component procurement.
• Maintain quarterly GBNT testing requirements

III. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Positive, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Strong team player but able to work independently with confidence.
• Highly self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills

IV. COMMUNICATIONS:

ORAL: Effective verbal communicator across engineering and cross‑functional teams.

WRITTEN: Excellent written communication skills; able to produce high‑quality technical reports and documentation

V. SCHEDULING AND PLANNING:

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Reliable and consistent timekeeper.
• Able to support testing and activities across different shifts when required.

VI. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET: N/A

VII. BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• 5 GCSEs including English, or equivalent.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Awareness of SPC charting requirements.
• Experience in semiconductors or similar manufacturing industries.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with non‑conformance management.
• Understanding of product inspection techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Experience with Visual Basic or test automation (beneficial).
• Experience with ATE systems and PCB design (advantageous).

OTHER SKILLS:

• Access database experience.
• SAP experience

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Product Development Engineers, Process and Test Engineers, Quality Engineers

External: Equipment and material suppliers, External service providers, other Bourns product groups