Senior Product Test Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift
Austin, Texas
Global Operations – Global Operations /
Full Time /
On-site
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!
We are hiring a Senior Product Test Engineering Technician to play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and efficiency of advanced semiconductor test operations in a fast-paced production and NPI environment. This position combines deep technical expertise in automated test equipment with strong problem-solving and hands-on troubleshooting skills to support complex electro-mechanical systems. As a technician, you will partner closely with engineering, vendors, and cross-functional teams to maintain equipment uptime, drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices, and enable high-quality IC testing.
This position is available for the 2nd shift rotation, with primary working hours Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 - 9:30PM. Saturday start time is flexible, no earlier than 9:00AM.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and advanced, system‑level troubleshooting across a wide range of semiconductor test equipment, including Teradyne ATE platforms, National Instruments STS testers, Accretech probers, temperature forcing systems, and automated IC handlers.
- Maintain accurate inventories of spare parts, tooling, and consumables; proactively manage reorders to ensure equipment uptime.
- Interface directly with automated test equipment vendors to schedule service, request technical support, order replacement parts, and obtain quotations.
- Partner with Mechanical Engineers to support the design, validation, and deployment of test fixtures that meet lab, NPI, and production requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and improve preventative maintenance procedures, SOPs, and training documentation to ensure consistent equipment operation and knowledge transfer.
- Provide mentorship and hands‑on training to technicians and engineers at varying experience levels.
- Support preventative maintenance activities during off‑hours or weekends as required to meet production schedules.
- Set up, operate, and test integrated circuit (IC) devices using automated handlers as well as manual (hand) test methods.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
- 7+ years of experience supporting semiconductor automated test equipment in a production or NPI environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electro‑mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Proficiency with laboratory and bench equipment, including oscilloscopes and power supplies.
- Proven experience creating and maintaining technical documentation such as PM procedures, SOPs, and One Point Lessons.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of equipment reliability.
Core Skills and Capabilities
- Ability to solder, including complex or fine‑pitch soldering, or demonstrated ability to quickly master advanced soldering techniques.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical issues and corrective actions to both technical and non‑technical personnel.
- Patience and effectiveness in training and mentoring technicians and junior engineers.
- Flexibility to support maintenance activities outside of standard business hours when required.
Work Schedule
- Regular Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: Start time is flexible, no earlier than 9:00 AM
Training Schedule
- Initial Training Period: Approximately 3–6 months
- Training Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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.
