Engineering Technician Senior - Cambridge, UK

Location: Cambridge, UK.

Job Overview

The CPU design team delivers high‑performance cores used in data centres, mobile phones, laptops, industrial, robotics and automotive. We need a dynamic, enthusiastic and reliable Engineering Technician to join this team in Cambridge.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Modify consumer platforms to enable power measurements.
• Build test systems for power measurements.
• Plan and schedule future testing.
• Manage test equipment and calibration with the Lab Management team.
• Maintain routine test system upkeep.
• Assemble electronic, electrical and electro‑mechanical test components.
• Support ESD policy and COSHH procedures.
• Occasionally assist in board manufacturing modifications and testing.

Essential Technical Experience

• Excellent soldering and PCB rework skills, especially SMT.
• Lab environment experience.
• Bench‑level mechanical assembly.
• Proficiency with standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes.
• Understanding of electronic and semiconductor environments.
• Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, etc.).

Desirable Technical Experience

• Experience with ESD handling procedures.
• Test automation skills.
• Advanced soldering techniques (e.g., chip reflow).
• Usage of DAQs.
• Python programming.

Attitude and Personal Qualities

• Self‑motivated and results‑driven.
• Excellent communication (oral and written).
• Adaptable team player.
• Responsible and able to manage own workload.
• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous training and development.
• High attention to detail.
• Willingness to "go the extra mile" for the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent, or Associate’s degree and at least 1 year of Engineering Technician experience, or High School Diploma and at least 2 years of Engineering Technician experience.
• 5+ years of basic electrical/electronic engineering, electronics or RF testing experience in a lab environment.
• HNC or equivalent qualification preferred, or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently transports and installs equipment weighing at least 25 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualcomm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected classification. Qualcomm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.