Hardware & Electronics Technician in Newry

About STATSports

What if the product you helped to build next week was worn by an elite athlete the week after? At STATSports, that could be your reality. Since 2007, we’ve grown from a small Irish start-up into the global leader in GPS performance tracking, trusted by the world’s biggest clubs, leagues, and athletes. Our technology sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and sport, helping teams optimise performance, reduce injury risk, and unlock insights that were previously impossible. Innovation has always driven us forward, and it’s our people who make that happen.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an Electronics Technician to join our Engineering team, supporting returns diagnostics, incoming QA sampling, and R&D test work across STATSports wearables and infrastructure hardware. This is a hands‑on, bench‑based role where you’ll work with wearable pods, docking stations, and communication beacons. You’ll diagnose faults, carry out testing and rework, and support early‑stage product development – helping ensure our hardware meets the quality and reliability standards expected at the elite level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnosing returned units and identifying faults at the product, sub‑assembly, and PCB level
• Running functional checks on wearable pods, docking stations, and communication beacons
• Carrying out incoming QA sampling for production batches, including visual inspection, traceability checks, and basic electrical measurements
• Recording defects clearly and supporting containment and corrective actions
• Supporting repair and rework activities, including soldering and de‑soldering, connector and cable repairs, approved component replacement, and final verification
• Supporting prototyping and early build activities under Engineering guidance
• Assembling early builds and EVT units, including mechanical parts, seals, gaskets, wiring looms, and small harnesses
• Preparing samples, accessories, and fixtures for new product testing
• Running test scripts and checklists, capturing results accurately, and re‑testing units after fixes or updates
• Maintaining clear records, including fault descriptions, test logs, photos, parts used, and unit disposition
• Operating with good lab discipline, including ESD controls, safe tool use, battery handling procedures, and bench organisation
• Working closely with Engineering, Production, and Customer Support teams, sharing clear updates and escalating issues with evidence

What We’re Looking For

• Have a junior to mid‑level technical qualification in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
• Comfortable with detailed bench work and have strong manual skills
• Can solder through‑hole and basic SMD components (fine‑pitch experience is a bonus, not a requirement)
• Can assemble and disassemble small electronic products carefully, following correct torque and handling practices
• Have a basic ability to read schematics and follow test instructions
• Understand common electronic components and their functions
• Comfortable using basic lab equipment such as multimeters and bench power supplies
• Take traceability and documentation seriously, keeping clean and accurate records
• Learn well under supervision, take feedback positively, and continuously improve your work
• Communicate clearly through written fault reports and test notes

Nice To Have (but Not Essential)

• Experience in areas such as oscilloscopes, ESD‑controlled environments, lithium battery‑powered devices, production sampling, defect classification, RF hardware, or supporting test fixtures and jigs is a bonus but not required.

What’s In It For You

• A genuinely hands‑on role working on real products used in elite sport
• Exposure to returns diagnostics, QA sampling, repair, and early‑stage R&D builds
• Opportunities to build strong practical electronics skills across multiple product types
• Collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Customer Support teams
• A supportive environment that values learning, quality, and shared success
• The chance to contribute to the technology worn by athletes at the very top of their game

Equal Opportunity Employer

STATSports is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel you would be a great addition to the team and are excited by the prospect of forging an impactful career with us, we would love to hear from you. We would particularly welcome applications from women and underrepresented groups.

No one wins unless everyone wins! We believe that diverse teams have the greatest impact, so we really care about creating a diverse and inclusive environment. At STATSports, no one wins unless everyone wins, so we’re focused on creating a team where everyone feels they belong. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us.

Why STATSports

We’re still a small business that happens to be the world leader in our field, which means you can be part of something big. Working at STATSports, you’ll have a real impact and see directly how the day‑to‑day work you do makes a difference in sport at the elite level. You’ll collaborate with a world‑class team and be given the freedom to innovate, create and deliver at the highest level. If this excites you, then we would love to hear from you!