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Product Engineering Technician

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Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Visual Basic
SAP
Test automation
Quality management
Product development
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Title: Product Engineering Technician

Career at Bourns:

If working for an organization with a long history of technological innovation and high advancement potential in a supportive, collaborative, and positive work environment are top considerations for your next career move, then you need to look at the opportunities at Bourns.

Bourns was founded 75 years ago with the guiding principles of providing breakthrough technology solutions, high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. Those principles still hold true today and have instilled a culture that is committed to excellence and ethical operations. As a leading provider of advanced components for power conversion, circuit protection, and motion control sensing solutions, Bourns employs more than 9,000 people in 21 countries and operates 17 manufacturing centers and 15 R&D facilities. Our customers and partners rely on Bourns to meet strict design requirements and satisfy international standards in a broad range of industries and applications. We achieve this stature because Bourns employees excel in the development of new products and continuous improvement processes that keep the company a global leader in delivering outstanding service.

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

Bourns is an equal opportunity employer. At Bourns, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

If you are results-oriented, have the drive to find industry-leading ways to meet ongoing technological challenges, and go the extra mile to maximize customer relationships, then we invite you to apply to join the Bourns team.

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